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Tea with Hezbollah: Sitting at the Enemies Table Our Journey Through the Middle East |  | Authors: Ted Dekker, Carl Medearis
Publisher: Doubleday Religion
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Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.1
ISBN: 0307588270
Dewey Decimal Number: 956.054
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Publication Date: January 26, 2010
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Is it really possible to love one’s enemies?
That’s the question that sparked a fascinating and, at times, terrifying journey into the heart of the Middle East during the summer of 2008. It was a trip that began in Egypt, passed beneath the steel and glass high rises of Saudi Arabia, then wound through the bullet- pocked alleyways of Beirut and dusty streets of Damascus, before ending at the cradle of the world’s three major religions: Jerusalem.
Tea with Hezbollah combines nail-biting narrative with the texture of rich historical background, as readers join novelist Ted Dekker and his co-author and Middle East expert, Carl Medearis, on a hair-raising journey. They are with them in every rocky cab ride, late-night border crossing, and back-room conversation as they sit down one-on-one with some of the most notorious leaders of the Arab world. These candid discussions with leaders of Hezbollah and Hamas, with muftis, sheikhs, and ayatollahs, with Osama bin Laden’s brothers, reveal these men to be real people with emotions, fears, and hopes of their own. Along the way, Dekker and Medearis discover surprising answers and even more surprising questions that they could not have anticipatedâquestions that lead straight to the heart of Middle Eastern conflict.
Through powerful narrative Tea With Hezbollah will draw the West into a completely fresh understanding of those we call our enemies and the teaching that dares us to love them. A must read for all who see the looming threat rising in the Middle East.
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 Spectacular January 26, 2010
Eden (Middletown, OH USA)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
Having read my fair share of fiction books, to include many of Ted Dekker's books, I was curious as to how a non-fiction book would be by this acclaimed author. The Dekker/Medearis book reads very smoothly, like a diary of their journey, brimming with their thoughts, emotions, and enough of a history lesson to keep you well informed. Each chapter leaves you wanting the next and the next, until you unlock every secret with them. They also weave a sub-story into their own, switching seamlessly from Nicole's story to their own ever-changing adventure.
I found their account to be very enjoyable while also informational. What an amazing account of their journey. The insight into Dekker's mind throughout the trip made me feel as if I was there with them in the Middle East. I will not spoil any part of the story, but Dekker and Medearis have brought extremely unique interactions with top Muslim leaders, militant members, and even the cab drivers they meet to the general public.
My own studies of the Middle East had given me some background knowledge to the cultural and political landscape of this book; but the authors explain exactly what information the reader needs to understand the story; and to paraphrase something Dekker says throughout the story, he did not take this journey or write this book to uncover some lost piece of history nor to rehash what other authors of Middle East culture and history have already written about.
All in all, I highly recommend this book for everyone... literally everyone. It would do us all good to understand the viewpoint from those living in the Middle East, and Tea with Hezbollah is a good beginning on a journey of knowledge and understanding.
This book was provided for review by the WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group.
A Fresh and Exciting Look at Middle Eastern Affairs January 26, 2010
Pastor Jonathan (Pensacola)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Tea With Hezbollah: Sitting at The Enemies' Table, Our Journey Through The Middle East by Ted Dekker and Carl Medearis is by far one of the best books I have ever read. The authors take the reader on a thrilling real life adventure through the Middle East to have tea and discuss what it means to love your neighbor with many of America's greatest assumed enemies. This book is full of eye-opening encounters that show a softer side of the Middle East not often portrayed in the West.
The interviews and introspection provided in this book are key in understanding the life experiences and mindset of those who live in the Middle East. The book is faithful to seek varied perspectives along the way. The insight gained from this book is key and has helped me personally understand and gain an interest in Middle Eastern affairs. I would highly recommend this book to anyone even remotely interested in Middle Eastern issues.
This is a very timely and well written book that engages the reader every step of the way. Tea With Hezbollah is a must read for 2010.
Ignorance breeds fear, understanding breeds love February 8, 2010
Sarwat Ezzeldin (Irvine, CA, United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
"What is one thing Martin Luther King, Gandhi and Jesus have in common?"..."They were all murdered"..."And they all died for the same message". And that message was: "To love your neighbor. Even if they're your enemy."
"First, what this book is not. This is not a religious book that seeks to correct anyone's misguided beliefs, Christians or Muslims. This is not a political book that undermines any one ideology. And it certainly is not a historical narrative that pretends to correct any previous work by far more qualified historians."
"Rather, this is a travelogue.... Journey of discovery through the heart of the Middle East with some simple questions for some unique and influential personalities whom most in the United States, including the government, think of as enemies who belong on Most Wanted lists."
..."So we go.... Sit at the table of our greatest enemies"...."You're talking about the people who blew up the Twin Towers!"..."We sit with these so-called enemies, ask them what their favorite joke is, and what they think of the parable of the Samaritan, which teaches us to love our neighbors even if they are our enemies"..."And in writing about it all for an American audience, we would be sitting Americans at the table with their enemies. We will let them decide what to do with this radical teaching that got Martin Luther King, Gandhi, and Jesus killed."
I think the writers achieved their goal; the book is an educational journey not only through the minds, but also the hearts and souls of those so-called enemies. It is very well written; despite of all the excitement and twists, it's a smooth sailing through the rough seas of the Middle East. Highly recommended.
P.S. Three Cups of Tea, is another excellent book that should be read.
www.amazon.com/Three-Cups-Tea-Mission-Promote/dp/0143038257/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265660848&sr=8-1
Terrifying Travelogue February 15, 2010
W. Easley (Colorado Rocky Mountains)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
"Tea with Hezbollah" is not a novel, rather it is, what the authors call, a nonfiction travelogue .
Over lunch at the Hard Rock café in Denver, Ted and Carl ponder whether, since Muslims accept Jesus as the greatest prophet, is the message of Jesus taken seriously by our "enemies" in the Middle East. They cautiously decide to try to interview key people in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Lebanon, and Israel, to discuss the question.
Strictly as a travelogue, Tea with Hezbollah is truly outstanding. The authors carefully describe the lands they visit and even insert meaningful historical commentary to enhance the content. The picture of Cairo and its people is especially noteworthy. Ted and Carl paint a picture of the Egyptian people, especially the great masses who live in poverty, that is alive and real. After reading about these people, I could see them, chat with them, and bargain for their wares.
The author's description of the country is chromatic. After reading the book, it is as if I actually visited these lands. I have often thought of Israel as the "land of milk and honey", but never imagined its beauty or its danger.
Their quest is to answer whether the teaching of Jesus to love thy neighbor as yourself and love your enemies is actually lived or believed by the peoples we see as "enemies". They seek answers among Muslin people - especially Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Palestine. They visit several of the most infamous people extant.
Ted and Carl receive blunt and open answers to the questions they ask. The book includes a transcript of each conversation. The answers and discussion is fascinating, enlightening, and troubling. Who among the people who claim to be followers of Islam really practice the demands of both Jesus and Mohammad to love everyone? Being honest, who among Jews practice the demands of the prophets to love each other? And who among Christians follow this rule of Jesus?
Tea With Hezbollah is an excellent book. It is very well written and presented in a conversational style. I highly recommend this book.
Interesting, riveting and compelling...highly recommended! March 27, 2010
Bookluvr7 (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What an adventure Ted Dekker and Carl Medearis embark upon! Crazy to venture into a part of the world where there is so much turmoil right now, yet a book like this is sorely needed. It's easy to slip into the mind set of thinking that all of a certain group of people are our enemies. The interviews with different leaders really opened my eyes to how they think and feel. It's hard to love someone you do not know..... this book opens the door to the humanity and sameness we have with many of those that we think of as our enemies or at least enemies of America.
I was drawn to the 2nd story that threaded it's way through the book about a girl named Nicole. It was surprising and unexpected to find her story there, but I found myself eager to get to the chapters about her and find out more about her. I think her story was compelling enough to me to have bought the book just on it's own accord. I am left wondering about her, and her future and what happens next....please don't leave us hanging Ted... we need closure!! Or at least I do!
This book also helped me to understand what it really means to truly love your enemies and love your neighbor as yourself. Thought provoking for sure! I am praying for many of those I read about in the book....
Thanks Ted and Carl for taking us on this crazy and moving journey with you!
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