LONGWOOD, FL-Ever read the news from the Middle East and wonder what's really happening inside the countries that make up this fascinating and troubling region? In Jerusalem Diaries II (paperback, 978-1-60266-044-1) you'll learn from an insider about the captivating people, places, and events in the Holy Land. Jerusalem Diaries II, by Jerusalem-based writer CONTACT _Con-448D02301 \c \s \l Judy Lash Balint, brings to life the details of Israeli daily existence. She puts the cultural and religious events into context and vividly describes some of the places that made news over the past few years.
Says Balint, "Readers will be able to put the news they get from the Middle East into context after reading Jerusalem Diaries II. The places they've heard about in the headlines will spring to life when they read about the people who live there and fight for their security."
Jerusalem Diaries II is a follow-up to the acclaimed Jerusalem Diaries: In Tense Times, printed by Gefen in 2002. The first-person account follows the writer's life in this troubled territory, where she has made her home for the past decade. Her eye for detail and ability to capture emotions that vividly depict the heart of the Holy Land make the book a rewarding read. Unlike some of the major news stations that broadcast in typical journalistic style, Balint has injected a strong dose of heart and humor into her exciting narrative.
Judy Lash Balint, who has been featured in the N.Y. Post, Christian Science Monitor, Jerusalem Post, and Seattle Times, received the 2003 Mosaic Award for Excellence in Feature Writing about Israeli peoplehood, culture, and society and took second place in the Jerusalem Foundation's Excellence in Jerusalem Reporting contest. She has written content for Fodor's 2006 Israel guidebook and writes regularly for the Jerusalem Post. Visit www.jerusalemdiaries.com.
Xulon Press, a part of Salem Communications Corporation, is the world's largest Christian publisher, with more than 3,900 titles published to date. Retailers may order Jerusalem Diaries II through Ingram Book Company and/or Spring Arbor Book Distributors. Salem Communications is the country's leading Christian communications company with interests in radio, Internet, and magazine publishing.
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2007