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"Idries Shah explains the English to themselves and to others with humour and insight… A fascinating and enjoyable read.”
BBC

“…full of insights and information assembled to present a view no English person could easily reach. Very funny.”
SUNDAY TIMES

"The quirky, imperturbable nature of English character submitted to an enthusiastic analysis.”
SUNDAY EXPRESS

Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Laureate for Peace 2014.
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We're delighted to announce that the first ISF Award for Human Achievement goes to Sir David Attenborough!

Millions of illustrated children’s books written by Idries Shah have been distributed across Afghanistan since 2006 by our friends and partners at Hoopoe Books. With Hoopoe’s support, ISF is now gearing up to distribute its own editions to Afghan children. Our aim is to put at least one copy of our books into every Afghan child’s hands. By doing so we hope to inspire a new generation.