tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203628.post3861694788820625811..comments2024-03-12T11:03:59.528+02:00Comments on Living in Egypt: Books Are Your FriendsMaryanne Stroud Gabbanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858132776788616956noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203628.post-12916964300112813732010-01-28T18:59:43.992+02:002010-01-28T18:59:43.992+02:00Dear Ms. Gabbani -
For three years now I have fol...Dear Ms. Gabbani -<br /><br />For three years now I have followed Life in Egypt and Daily Photo blogs. Every few months I return to find a wealth of words and pictures describing a culture at once both so foreign and familiar that I am simply lost during the few hours I invariably spend exploring these pages. Thank you for being a conscientious, insightful, and humorous documentarian of your life and the culture in which you are immersed. <br /><br />As you develop a sense of what your future goals and needs are for this project, please keep us (your readers) apprised. I'm sure that I am not the only one who is willing to lend assistance in whatever way you feel is most appropriate.plcorbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11508347439516306914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203628.post-89075155324216277302009-12-30T14:54:37.630+02:002009-12-30T14:54:37.630+02:00This is one of your best posts - a tremendous proj...This is one of your best posts - a tremendous project.<br /><br />"Happily, the availability of children's books in Arabic has turned around completely and there are many titles available for very reasonable prices. "<br /><br />This is one of the best bits of news to come out of the Middle East for ages.Don Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11232752398252841794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203628.post-58314230691710687772009-12-27T12:32:45.821+02:002009-12-27T12:32:45.821+02:00MaryAnn thank you for the suggestions on locating ...MaryAnn thank you for the suggestions on locating books in arabic for children. I have been looking around for childrens books in 6th Oct. and haven't found anything in Arabic for a toddler who just loves books. Funny enough I have found plenty of books in English in Egypt. <br /><br />mrs.mika@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203628.post-80185216196369479022009-12-25T22:51:26.509+02:002009-12-25T22:51:26.509+02:00Great posting i like this story, keep blogging ^_^...Great posting i like this story, keep blogging ^_^Robbyhttp://bro-robbie.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203628.post-50806154322306396492009-12-24T23:03:52.235+02:002009-12-24T23:03:52.235+02:00A great story. I understand quite well the frustr...A great story. I understand quite well the frustration in finding appropriate learning and reading materials for students who are learning English, although my situation is somewhat different. I teach science to high school students from all over the world at Denver South High School in Colorado. I have yet to find age appropriate (14-18 years) and level appropriate (anywhere from pre-primer to 2nd grade English) readings for science. Good luck with your project, reading is really the gateway to the world. What you teach these children will give them a great foundation for the rest of their lives.MJNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09446064335656808997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203628.post-61894592898485840262009-12-23T18:23:18.020+02:002009-12-23T18:23:18.020+02:00Thanks for the suggestions! I'll go check out ...Thanks for the suggestions! I'll go check out Diwan and Bookspot now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203628.post-4281878602918737452009-12-23T07:52:46.732+02:002009-12-23T07:52:46.732+02:00Volume 1 in Maadi has a good selection, as does Di...Volume 1 in Maadi has a good selection, as does Diwan in Zamalek, Maadi and Heliopolis. Carrefour, oddly enough, has some available and there is a wonderful shop called Beta Books under the Diwan on Road 9 in Maadi that has a terrific selection of beginner books and educational materials. The Bookspot in Maadi is also a good source for new and used books. Both Diwan and the Bookspot work online as well and will deliver.Maryanne Stroud Gabbanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858132776788616956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203628.post-57677547350628794662009-12-23T07:24:14.745+02:002009-12-23T07:24:14.745+02:00Aw heck, you really have nothing else to do! this ...Aw heck, you really have nothing else to do! this is awesome.<br />I would rather read books than watch movies. They are so magical. Think of all these lives you'll be touching! <br /> - <a href="http://theequestrianvagabond.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Equestrian Vagabond</a>The Equestrian Vagabondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15600011873327347121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203628.post-80515140062007755302009-12-22T22:26:50.174+02:002009-12-22T22:26:50.174+02:00That's wonderful!! What a fantastic project!! ...That's wonderful!! What a fantastic project!! My husband is Egyptian, and, just like the typical Egyptians you described, he never, ever reads for pleasure. And just like you and your children, I've loved reading for as long as I can remember. <br /><br />Now that we have a daughter, we're trying to blend the two - Arabic *and* love of reading. We speak only Arabic with her, but almost all the books we read are in English. I just can't find good books for toddlers in Arabic! Please, please, share if you can - WHERE did you find that "Mr. Men" book? And the "Clifford" book? I've found a handful online - Amazon even sells "the hungry caterpillar" in Arabic - but they're way too expensive to buy regularly.<br /><br />Best wishes for even greater success with your tutoring project! I can imagine that the kids are just lapping it up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203628.post-10747338504044029652009-12-22T13:27:49.626+02:002009-12-22T13:27:49.626+02:00I was just going to suggest an Amazon Wish List, b...I was just going to suggest an Amazon Wish List, but I see someone has.Linda McPheehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16722602165686303141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203628.post-91611619952295910022009-12-22T09:14:02.634+02:002009-12-22T09:14:02.634+02:00That's a great idea. Thanks.That's a great idea. Thanks.Maryanne Stroud Gabbanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858132776788616956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203628.post-27429866350446121002009-12-22T06:48:29.014+02:002009-12-22T06:48:29.014+02:00One thing you could do is make a public Amazon wis...One thing you could do is make a public Amazon wish list of books you want or need. That way if someone wants to help out they can go look at it and immediately see what they can buy for you.ماريةhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04636404807941246640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203628.post-58279627520461809042009-12-22T06:12:01.505+02:002009-12-22T06:12:01.505+02:00What a great write up Maryanne.
We are just gettin...What a great write up Maryanne.<br />We are just getting started. I will be back when the apt becomes ready to furnish.<br />You needed another project and this is my dream!keeps me out of trouble .<br />babysteps we just keep taking babysteps all the time and before you know it we have climbed a mountain<br />Paddi SprecherPaddi Sprecherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08969166220824999211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203628.post-15721599257248414502009-12-21T22:12:38.481+02:002009-12-21T22:12:38.481+02:00What an amazing project! I wish you the best of lu...What an amazing project! I wish you the best of luck!Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15769515811889621243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203628.post-27887335150557811062009-12-21T21:55:00.491+02:002009-12-21T21:55:00.491+02:00What a wonderful project!What a wonderful project!Heatherhttp://www.spiritblog.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203628.post-40512847715160146842009-12-21T13:52:14.166+02:002009-12-21T13:52:14.166+02:00This is truly a great idea, you are so inspiring!This is truly a great idea, you are so inspiring!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06833478383221394757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5203628.post-44366596409979457812009-12-21T13:49:10.846+02:002009-12-21T13:49:10.846+02:00Wonderful project, Maryanne. There's nothing b...Wonderful project, Maryanne. There's nothing better than reading and stories.Lisa Illichmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18265555412901223665noreply@blogger.com