The Man in the White Sharkskin Suit

Jewels of Cairo’s Past: A Personal Journey

Written byLucette Lagnado

Narrated byJoyce Bean

Length12h21m

Release dateMay 19, 2020

GenreBiographies & Memoirs, Women, History

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.7 (2 ratings)

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Author	Lucette Lagnado
Narrator	Joyce Bean
Runtime	12h21m
Published	May 19, 2020
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.7 / 5 (2 ratings)
Categories	Biographies & Memoirs, Women, History, Middle East, Egypt, World
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

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About This Audiobook

Dive into the lost world of Cairo's Jews in Lucette Lagnado’s poignant memoir, narrated by Joyce Bean with grace and heart. Lagnado’s vivid storytelling transports you to a time of cultural richness and vibrant community life before Nasser’s regime brought an end. Her personal narrative is both intimate and expansive, blending family history with broader social history, making it impossible to put down.

Tags: Jewish HistoryCairo MemoirPersonal NarrativesHistorical AudiobooksVibrant Communities

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Expert narration by Joyce Bean brings every character and scene to life across 12h21m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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Joyce Bean’s narration for 'The Man in the White Sharkskin Suit' breathes life into Lucette Lagnado's richly detailed memoir. Bean’s clear and warm voice perfectly complements Lagnado’s lyrical prose, enhancing every poignant moment. However, I found some pacing to be a bit uneven at times, with certain sections moving too quickly or dragging slightly. Despite this minor quibble, the overall experience is deeply rewarding. The audiobook vividly reconstructs the cosmopolitan atmosphere of pre-revolution Cairo, capturing the essence of a community that was both resilient and tragic in its decline.

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