Qais Ghanem's Blog - Posts Tagged "yemen"

His novels ought to be translated and taught in Arabic and other countries where females are deprived depressed and denied basic rights and freedoms. ..
his books would contribute and create some changes in conventional concepts, dilute or defeat some of the taboos and
push towards female emancipation.

Dr Abdulla Nasher, Ottawa

It is as if the writer did not write this story out of imagination, but wrote several real stories in one story, describing the core of what is happening in Yemen: corruption of power, in trade, and in the judiciary, in addition to the insurmountable fear of scandal and shame. As a woman of Yemeni origin, who lived nearly 18 years in Yemen through a lot of tragedies and events, I wish to thank the writer and novelist, Qais Ghanem, for his courage in exposing the reality of Yemen by writing this novel and two other novels centered round life in that country. Tahani Shihab-Dubai - See more at: http://dialoguewithdiversity.com/forb...

I finished reading your book last night. It was in fact at 3 am, because I was unable to put it down. Congratulations. Robert Nelson- Ottawa - See more at: http://dialoguewithdiversity.com/forb...

The exciting tension of potential dangers just prior to the departure of the plane with Dr Farook and his cousin Hana provides that joyful ending of a love story which would please any reader. My only critique of this book is that it is too short (162 pages only) to read. I wished the book would never end! Farook Aman- Ottawa - See more at: http://dialoguewithdiversity.com/forb...

Against a backdrop of things unimaginable by the Western mind, the author takes us on a journey of intrigue, passion and danger. Death lurks in every corner, in every whisper, in every kiss. Sherrill Wark- Ottawa
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People in the west do not often hear about Yemen, one of the more remote countries in the Middle East. A nation of roughly 24 million on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, whose capital is Sana’a, this country south of Saudi Arabia can appear mysterious to occidental eyes.

Thanks to the writings of Ottawa-based author Qais Ghanem, however, readers can now travel to the land of Sheba, where they will discover a complex country filled with passion and corruption, altruism and hypocrisy, incredible kindness and brutal violence.....

Dr. Qais Ghanem was certainly able to write this novel with such reality, it made me feel that it is a true story. I was born in Yemen, lived in SA and moved to Sanaa 1989. Ghanem pinpointed the areas of corruption, which I regret to say, is widely practiced in Yemen.
Corruption in Yemen is a complex social, political and economic phenomenon. Even after the so called Arab spring, corruption is still ruining the land, and most Yemenis experience some form of corruption on a daily basis.
As a single mother living in Yemen, raising 3 children in such male dominant pooRly educated society, was not an easy task. Struggling to obtain basic rights, such as renewing a passport, traveling alone, or filling a form all need a family male sponsor. International organizations seem to focus on raising awareness among women. I believe they should focus on men first, or both at the same time.
Most men and decision makers care about their images in society and talk about religion and humanity, stating that women are sisters and have equal right, but all their statements are mere lip service.
So much work needs to be put into healing this society, without having to go against the Islamic Sharia and making sure that laws are practiced, not just written on paper, like in the case of women’s rights.
While reading the novel I felt bitterness and dryness in my mouth as my mind was recalling real similar incidents in my own life.
I enjoyed reading the novel. It is so close to real life. In fact it is the real life in Yemen.
Widad Kulaib, Sanaa, Yemen - See more at: http://dialoguewithdiversity.com/yeme...

Qais Ghanem Book reading by author - 6 minutes long video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIw2V...

In reading TWO BOYS FROM ADEN COLLEGE, I had to delve deeply into the personality of the author, the physician, the man, Dr. Qais Ghanem; because everyone who excels has his own special personality which leaves its finger prints on his creations, however much he tries to avoid that. For in the end he is only human. That is why I enjoyed reading his book, and learning so much about his personality, his intelligence, his aspirations, his achievements, as well as his failures. However I will tell him about these, if and when I meet him in person. - See more at: http://dialoguewithdiversity.com/cate...

Qais Ghanem This is my second book review and to my unanticipated luck, it is Qais Ghanem’s second novel as well. Two Boys from Aden College represents, passionately, the elegance of a heroic author who increases his page count in order to honor the decent, delicate, and dedicated Muslim women, as his first page of dedication demonstrates. Certainly this fiction salutes the dignity of women and recognizes their equal value within Western and Eastern borders. Nothing less would do for Dr. Ghanem; for anyone who is familiar with his first novel, Final Flight from Sanaa, will notice his high regard for neutrality and fairness – like a complementary dish with all the right spices. - See more at: http://dialoguewithdiversity.com/cate...