The Natives are Restless

Idries Shah resumes his role as a friendly Afghan anthropologist in this rib-tickling sequel to his best-seller Darkest England. Loaded with delightful anecdotes, he shows how everyone, including the English themselves, misunderstand their island tribe. Non-linear and non-rational this outrageously......more

The "Natives Are Restless" is the second of a three book series about Englands customs and ways of life. Shah had an absolutely wonderful understated sense of humor, it matched well with the similair traits of the English themselves. As I see it, the author took on the role of an archaeologist in a......more

I doubt if this book will appeal much to the general reader, especially to someone (let's say) under fifty. One thing the book taught me: The obsessions of the present can become the hazy memories of the future. For those interested in the work of Idries Shah this book demonstrates the Sufi concept t......more

An observation of the eccentricity and perplexity of English people. Somewhat amusing, but at times hard to follow.......more

THE NATIVES ARE RESTLESS is, at the same time, fascinating, amusing and instructive – a most worthwhile read!......more