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Jett Of Arabia: A True Tale Of The Middle East Paperback – July 10, 2012

by Jett Wilson (Author)
3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 9 ratings
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The true tales of Jett of Arabia take the reader on a thrilling adventure through the Middle East. Whether in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Petra, Jerusalem or Cairo, this story gives the reader a sense of what life is like beyond news cameras and headlines. Surprising, funny, and thrilling, this book is for anyone who loves travel, history, or has a keen interest in the region.
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  1. Print length
    278 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    July 10, 2012
  4. Dimensions
    6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    0985891211
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0985891213
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Jett Wilson is an experienced author who has worked on several publications and scripts. Having traveled around the world, he is known for inserting his extensive experiences into his work.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Yafo Boy Productions (July 10, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 278 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0985891211
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0985891213
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 9 ratings

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Jett Wilson

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Jett Wilson is the author of 'The Traveler's Verse' and 'Jett Of Arabia'. He has also been the ghost pen behind several other published works. His travels and experiences give a rare flavor to his writings which are meant for the everyday person.

Jett Wilson lists among his influences Felix Stefanile, Norman Mailer, Leon Uris, Michael Chabon, Marguerite Duras, and Spalding Gray.

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3.4 out of 5 stars
3.4 out of 5
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Roni Peer
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, Fluent and informative - A great book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2013
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What I love about this book is that it's actually a compilation of many short stories. It sets the atmosphere and scene, sets the characters and then gives you the truth about things from an insiders look.
It can get really funny at some points, and very serious at others. Keeps you alert and yet very comfy while reading it.

The way I see it, is to view my everyday situations through the eyes of a tourist, and a chapter later - through the eyes of a resident.

Read it - you'll love it and share it!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the free price.
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2015
I was hoping that I would like this book given a planned upcoming trip to the Middle East and a desire to learn about places off the beaten path. Unfortunately, this book has scant details about any places in the Middle East other than Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, and even then most stories concern bars and cafes and the author's attempt to chase down women. The worst crime, however, is that the book is very poorly written. It is a collection of notes, haphazardly arranged, and in one case jumps from first person to third person. Not worth the free price.
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Ying
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2015
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It's a great book.
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Steve Brogan
5.0 out of 5 stars A captivating tale of the Middle East
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2013
I purchased this book months ago, never intending to take this long to read, but now that I'm done,I am awaiting the sequel. Thank you, Jett for sharing a part of who you are, Yafo boy!
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Verushka
5.0 out of 5 stars Geschichten aus dem Leben im Nahen Osten
Reviewed in Germany on August 18, 2012
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Clevere Geschichten, die ein Bild vom Nahen Osten (in dem Fall Ägypten und Israel) zeichnen fernab der Berichte und Zeitungsmeldungen, die Tag für Tag auf einen einprasseln. Erzählt aus der Perspektive eines Amerikaners, der nach Yafo gezogen ist, magisch angezogen vom Leben im zeitgenössischen Morgenland. Orte, Erinnerungen, Geschichtliches und Politisches sind miteinander verwoben in humorvollen, herzlichen und leichtfüßigen Schilderungen, und doch kommt immer wieder eine tief empfundene Melancholie durch. Dadurch entsteht genau die Stimmung, die so prägend für die Region ist. Am eindrücklichsten sind die Begegnungen mit Menschen in dem Land, die mit scharfer Beobachtungsgabe und zärtlichem Blick dargestellt werden - ob langjährige Freundschaften oder flüchtige Gespräche, ob wahnsinnige Pilgerer, der mysteriöse Cellomann im Bus nach Yafo oder die Kellnerin, mit der er nur am Tag des Attentats ein Wort wechselt.
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Bedoumal
1.0 out of 5 stars Wrong Title
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2018
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The book doors not live up to it's title. It is concentrated in Israel. Tel Aviv to be precise. I expected to visit Egypt,Jordan etc but hardly a mention. More about people, Jews to be precise I was disappointed that the writer could not give us more facts about the country. Poorly written and boring I skipped pages so much I felt I did not get my money's worth.
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