Political conditions in the Middle East are splayed open in Roberts' restless journal, revealing his remarkable if bizarre insider's interpretation of political events, and the horrendous realities experienced by citizens of the war-torn region. -
BooklistPaul William Robertsis a journalist, producer and filmmaker and a scholar of Jewish and Arabic history and religions. He is the author of many books includingA War against Truth. Awarded the inaugural PEN Canada/Paul Kidd Courage Award in 2005, he lives in Toronto.