Publisher's Synopsis
The Arab Spring came to Bahrain in February 2011 and the daily protests continue there in various forms everyday. #Bahrain gives a first hand account of a Westerner living in Bahrain from January 2012 to February 2013. This book helps the reader understand the historical context and get beyond the often distorted versions of what is happening in Bahrain to see life through the eyes of those who live it everyday. The author's personal accounts are accompanied by tweets that reflect the varied perspectives and tension expressed in social media at the time.
