{"product_id":"republic-of-false-truths-pb","title":"Republic of False Truths PB","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA \"glorious, humane novel\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Observer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eabout the Egyptian revolution, taking us inside the battle raging between those in power and those prepared to lay down their lives in the defense of freedom—this globally-acclaimed narrative from one of the foremost writers in the Arab world is still banned across much of the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCairo, 2011. After decades under a repressive regime, tensions are rising in the city streets. No one is out of reach of the revolution. There is General Alwany, a high-ranking member of the government's security agency, a pious man who loves his family yet won't hesitate to torture enemies of the state; Asma, a young teacher who chafes against the brazen corruption at her school; Ashraf, an out-of-work actor who is having an affair with his maid and who gets pulled into Tahrir Square through a chance encounter; Nourhan, a television personality who loyally defends those in power; and many more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs these lives collide, a new generation finds a voice, love blossoms across class divides, and the revolution gains strength. Even the general finds himself at a crossroads as his own daughter joins the protests. Yet the old regime will not give up without a fight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith an unforgettably vivid cast of characters and a heart-pounding narrative banned across much of the region, Alaa Al Aswany gives us a deeply human portrait of the Egyptian Revolution, and an impassioned retelling of his country's turbulent recent history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of the Mill Valley Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52553230352615,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3397\/3991\/files\/412P9LbC3xL.webp?v=1788299090","url":"https:\/\/friendsmvl.org\/products\/republic-of-false-truths-pb","provider":"Friends of the Mill Valley Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}