As I soared through the skies, reading Black Wave, a history of West Asia since 1979, the conflict felt eerily close. The author's account of power struggles and cultural control left me questioning the present.
Our book clubs have been scouring literature to make sense of the chaos. We've turned to graphic narratives, fiction, and non-fiction to triangulate the truth.
From Woman, Life, Freedom to The Lion Women of Tehran, these stories offer a glimpse into the region's complexities. However, we're left wondering: where do we find the 'real' story?
Perhaps it's in the books and podcasts that offer a nuanced perspective, like The Colonel or The Empire podcast. These narratives may not provide solutions, but they remind us not to look away.
