Benedicte Grima – Talk Until the Minutes Run Out

Benedicte Grima has authored several books on the culture of the Pashtuns. Her book, "Secrets From The Field: An Ethnographer's Notes From North Western Pakistan" informed Pete A Turner prior to his deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. "Benedicte's work provided insights on how complex other cultures are for an outsider. I kept her words in mind daily as I tried to navigate their world."

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Benedicte's novel "Talk Till The Minutes Run Out" reveals insights on being an exiled Pashtun male living in the US. The book is filled with references from Benedicte's time working in the Swat Valley.

We've waited a long time for this day, and we we're proud to host Benedicte on the show. It's important to note, every academic article Pete has written with Dr Ledet has referenced Benedicte's work. She is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand.