Keith,

In case you don't recognize the e-mail address, this is Sam Scott—the former Boston newspaper editor who moved to Israel a few years ago. I've
been following your blog for years now, and it is always interesting to read
your thoughts (even though we sometimes disagree in the comments!).

Since you are interested in politics and often analyze the
news media, I wanted to send you a complimentary copy of my first book—it's a
self-published e-book on my experiences in Israel after moving here three years
ago. If you ever have time to read it, I'd appreciate any thoughts! I did not know whether you are personally interested in the Middle East.

Here are
the details:

"Letters from Israel: An American journalist's adventures in
the Holy Land
"

It is an examination of all aspects of Middle Eastern life—war, politics, religion, dating, sports, and so on—that never make the
headlines there.

If you think the book is worth mentioning, feel
free to make a note on your blog or elsewhere. But that is secondary—I just
wanted to send you a copy to thank you for publishing your thoughts for the past
several years. I know how difficult it can be to publish one's thoughts under
one's real name! Thanks for all the insightful posts.

Regards,

Sam