A tale of two Egyptian revolutions

[Winged Isis]

An interesting article; too big to post in full, I think:

http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent ... tions.aspx



During my recent visit to Egypt, I bought the following, all excellent memorials to the events of January 2011, and highly recommended. They are mainly photos. The first is particularly poignant, bringing both tears and laughter as my husband and I read it. The creativity, wit and intelligence of ordinary Egyptians shine through.

Messages from Tahrir edited by Karima Khalil, AUC Press.

Tahrir Squre: The Heart of the Egyptian Revolution by Mia Grondhahl, AUC Press.

Egyptian Freedom Story by Mohammed Fadel Fahmy and Samy Al Tobgy, Mediaworx.