Pity the Nation: The Abduction of Lebanon | 
pickHow do you summarise 25 years of experience reporting one of the most complex states of almost constant war into 1 book - even an epic 770 pages? This is what Fisk tries to do here. There are problems sure - his detail can become dizzying with a cast of thousands highlighting the complexity. He himself is inserted into the narrative, but what do you expect from a man who lived through shelling, attempted kidnap and carnage ( cont. see 👇)
Itchyfeetreader He can, at times be legitimately called to account for bias or at least uneven reporting but his cynicism could be well founded. Finally the level of detail about the terrible things people do to people is not for the faint hearted. BUT and it‘s a huge one this was informative and compelling as it was exhausting and depressing to read. I feel I understand Lebanon better for it and can see so many important lessons. pic is the old castle at Sidon. 6y
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