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A QUESTION OF IDENTITY An Interview with Randa Abdel-Fattah

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'Does My Head Look Big In This?' is the critically acclaimed first novel by Randa Abdel-Fattah, and it approaches the sensitive subject of being a young Muslim in Australia. Amal is a typical teenager. She suffers spots, develops a crush and battles with her parents, and all this before deciding to wear the hijab full time.

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THE YEAR IN REVIEW(S): The Lighter Side of Politics

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Where's Bin, Baby?

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THE YEAR IN REVIEW(S): words with Waleed Aly

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Waleed Aly has made something of a name for himself here in Australia as a Muslim community leader. In his extensive work with the Islamic Council in Victoria and in his writing for varied papers nationwide, he has been active in promoting meaningful cross-cultural communication. In his first book 'People like Us' Aly examines the motives and mindsets behind what he has identified as one of the most dangerous and least-bridged miscommunication of our time: that between East and West. Nora Arafa catches up with the prolific writer on a Sunday morning to talk about his new book.

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THE YEAR IN REVIEW(S): A Book for the Faithful Atheist

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More than just a rant against religion, Adams vs. God: The Rematch is an irreverent commentary on God, politics and creationism, among other things. In this collection of thoughtful, witty and provocative essays, Phillip Adams takes the reader on a journey through his life as a religious skeptic. A non-believer from the age of six, Adams' curiosity about religion began with this simple question: If God made everything, then who made God?

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THE YEAR IN REVIEW(S): A Book for the Political Newbie

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Dr. Keith Suter’s Local Notebook is a compilation of self-described “capsule commentaries” on some of the most analysed, debated and even regurgitated issues in the Australian public forum. Taking on everything and everyone from outsourcing to pop music to the baby boomers, the author effectively tackles relevant issues on the home front.

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WHAT IS 'THE YEAR IN REVIEW(S)'?

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Nora Arafa looks at some of the highlights, controversies and gems of 2007’s political books here in Oz. Keep checking in as the Pulse Reviews page is continually uploaded throughout the week to see which of your favorite books and authors were reviewed and interviewed.

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