https://pjmedia.com/phyllischesler/2008/10/27/dining-with-an-egyptian-dreamer/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 07:46:58 -0400<![CDATA[Tarek Heggy&#8217;s booming voice, Arab charm, and considerable reputation all preceded him. However, I was not prepared for the quiet soulfulness and seriousness with which he graced my home. Tall, trim, warm, effusive, energetic&#8211;but also refreshingly business-like, Tarek reminded me a bit, (but only superficially), of Lucette Lagnado&#8217;s father, Leon, whom she memorialized in her wonderful book, The Man in the White Sharkskin Suit. My Family&#8217;s Exodus from Old Cairo to the New World. Like Leon, Tarek is also a sophisticated citizen of the world and a very successful businessman; unlike Lagnado&#8217;s cherished Leon, Tarek is a voracious and dedicated reader and the author of many books and countless articles.]]>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:00:34 -0400<![CDATA[Phyllis Chesler]]>https://pjmedia.com/phyllis-chesler/2008/10/27/dining-with-an-egyptian-dreamer-n103833