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“The power of the people is stronger than the people in power.”
Social media allow ideas to be shared. They are places where people can unite, Revolutions can begin. A new type of Revolution – Revolution 2.0
Wael Ghonim used to be a man unwilling to publicly criticise the Egyptian regime. Like many, he was silenced by the fear of reprisals.
But in January 2011 Wael decided he had seen too much oppression go unchallenged and started a Facebook page calling for the people to protest. It became a rallying-point for revolution and Egyptians took to the streets, while Wael was held by security forces for a horrifying 11 days.
In an attempt to quell the revolution the government moved to shut down the internet, fearful of its ability to mobilise the people. It was too late; the people were no longer afraid of making themselves heard.
Revolution 2.0 is a unique insider’s story from the heart of the Egyptian Spring. Wael Ghonim gives unparalleled insight into why the Egyptian people finally rejected 30 years of oppression and found a voice.
About the Author
Wael Ghonim was born in Cairo and grew up in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, earning a degree in computer engineering from Cairo University in 2004 and an MBA from the American University in Cairo in 2007. He joined Google in 2008, rising to become head of marketing for Google Middle East and North Africa. He is currently on sabbatical from Google to launch a non-governmental organisation supporting education and technology in Egpyt.
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I started reading Revolution 2.0 at 9:30 with my morning coffee. Finished it around 4. I had essays to write and stuff to do but that all went out of the window in face of Ghonim's deeply emotional and engaging account of the Egyptian Revolution. That's pretty important; alot of people seem dissapointed to find out this book isn't a massive historical overview of the revolution but just one man's account of what he saw and the (momentous) part he played in its inception. Infact the most "dramatic" events of the revolution, in Tahrir square between the 28th of janurary onwards, are very sparsely covered because Wael was in prison at the time and saw none of it with his own eyes. It's also important to note even now that the revolution is far from being really over and the book reflects that.
Still, its an extremely inspirational account of how one man with a will and a computer leveraged his knowledge and experience to change his corner of the world. The revolution would have happened with or without Ghonim but it would probably have been an extremely different one if he wasn't involved.
Still, its an extremely inspirational account of how one man with a will and a computer leveraged his knowledge and experience to change his corner of the world. The revolution would have happened with or without Ghonim but it would probably have been an extremely different one if he wasn't involved.
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The story of a great revolution by one of the revolution leader who inspired millions o Egyptians and people around the world. In addition to that the whole profit is going to charity.
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A fascinating story told by a man who helped initiate the first protests of the Egyptian revolution. Wael Ghonim tells his story of how he started the "Kullina Khalid Sa'id" Facebook page witch were able to mobilize young Egyptians to take a stand against police brutality, corruption and injustice. The marketing director of Google in the Middle East vividly explains how he and fellow egyptians were able to bring together a generation of young egyptians and unite their grievances in a peaceful way against the regime of former president Husni Mubarak. He gives the readers a glimse insede the Egyptian State Security prisons where he were held for eleven days after being arrested on the 25th of January. And thereafter, how he emerged as a symbol (against his intentions) for the revolution after his release.
This book is not a complete history of the revolution as it unfolded day by day, but the personal experiences of the author who helped organize the first huge anti-regime demonstration on January 25th 2011. Although such a book will clearly be biased, this does not lessen its value as the author clearly states his personal views and motivation.
An inspiring book that highlights an important aspect of the Tunisian and Egyptian revolutions; the Facebook activism.
This book is not a complete history of the revolution as it unfolded day by day, but the personal experiences of the author who helped organize the first huge anti-regime demonstration on January 25th 2011. Although such a book will clearly be biased, this does not lessen its value as the author clearly states his personal views and motivation.
An inspiring book that highlights an important aspect of the Tunisian and Egyptian revolutions; the Facebook activism.
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