Violence, Veils and Bloodlines - by Louis J Salome (Paperback)

About the Book

This memoir by an American journalist explores how entrenched notions of self, family, and tribalism dictate human behavior in our modern world. Salome's work as a foreign correspondent, reporting from such places as Belfast, Kabul, Bosnia and Somalia, provided him with a unique perspective on the role nationalism and tribalism play in conflicts around the globe. While sweeping in its scope, the work bears witness to one man's examination of his familial roots and ethnicity, and the ways in which tribalism is found lurking under his own roof. Includes 26 personal photos, as well as maps to familiarize readers with some of the world's most misunderstood and volatile regions.

Book Synopsis

This memoir by an American journalist explores how entrenched notions of self, family, and tribalism dictate human behavior in our modern world. Salome's work as a foreign correspondent, reporting from such places as Belfast, Kabul, Bosnia and Somalia, provided him with a unique perspective on the role nationalism and tribalism play in conflicts around the globe. While sweeping in its scope, the work bears witness to one man's examination of his familial roots and ethnicity, and the ways in which tribalism is found lurking under his own roof. Includes 26 photographs, as well as maps to familiarize readers with some of the world's most misunderstood and volatile regions.

Review Quotes

"a potent distillation of the hard truths earned as an eye-witness to history...recommended"-New Hampshire Magazine; "a sweeping tour of the world's most contentious corners with a delightful and insightful guide, one of the best of a dwindling breed of adventurous foreign correspondents."-Doug Struck, former foreign correspondent for the Washington Post and Baltimore Sun; "[the author's] knowledge of history goes deep and his explanations are clear and concise (though the intricacies will still make your head spin). With a mix of wrenching and amusing anecdotes, concise history and astute observation, Salome shows how human tribalism guides our history. This is a book for anyone interested in understanding our troubled times, and finding the humanity in war-torn places"-The Portsmouth Herald, Seacoast Edition.

About the Author

Louis J. Salome won numerous awards during his 35-year tenure as a newspaper reporter and editor. He lives in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.