Globalization; the war on terror; and Islamic fundamentalism—followed closely by a rise in Islamophobia—have escalated tensions between Western nations and the Muslim world. Yet internationally renowned Islamic scholar Akbar Ahmed believes that through dialogue and understanding; these cultures can coexist peacefully and respectfully. That hope and belief result in an extraordinary journey. To learn what Muslims think and how they really view America; Ahmed traveled to the three major regions of the Muslim world the Middle East; South Asia; and East Asia. Journey into Islam: The Crisis of Globalization is the riveting story of his search for common ground. His absorbing narrative and personal photos bring the reader on a tour of Islam and its peoples. Ahmed sought to understand the experiences and perceptions of ordinary Muslims. Visiting mosques; madrassahs; and universities; he met with people ranging from Pakastan President Pervez Musharraf to prime ministers; princes; sheikhs; professors; and students. He observed; listened; and asked them questions. For example; who inspires them? What are they reading? How do the Internet and international media impact their lives? How do they view America; the West; and changes in society? Ahmed's anthropological expedition enjoyed extensive access to women and youths; revealing unique information on large yet often misunderstood populations. Lamentably; he found high levels of anti-Americanism and anti-Semitism and a widespread perception that Islam is under attack from the West. But he also brought back reason for hope. He returned from his groundbreaking travels both impressed with the concerned; kind nature of the individuals he encountered and invigorated with the vitality and passion they displayed. Journey into Islam makes a powerful plea for forming friendships across religion; race; and tradition to create lasting peace between Islam and the West.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Maine trapperanother good read for Civil War buffs (buy it)8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. A remarkably vivid memoir of military lifeBy Midwest Book ReviewAbly edited by Stephen Sears; On Campaign With The Army Of The Potomac: The Civil War Journal Of Theodore Ayrault Dodge is the compelling and informative memoir of Theodore Doge (1842-1909) who joined the Union Army at the age of 19 and kept a running "journal-type account" of wis battlefield experiences. He was a lieutenant colonel in the Army of the Potomac's 101st; and later transferred to the 199th New York infantry regiment. He saw action at the Seven Days' Battle; Second Bull Run; and Chancellorsville; ending his journal and fighting career on the bloody field of Gettysburg. He was wounded three times -- once slightly; once seriously; and then losing a leg. On Campaign With The Army Of The Potomac is a remarkably vivid memoir of military life that is a welcome and much appreciated contribution to the growing library of Civil War studies.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A must have for the Civil War BuffBy Thomas BlackburnAn excellent first person narrative from the point of view of a Captain in the Army of the Potomac. Whereas most civil war histories are written from an omnicient thrid person view which focuses on battles and strategy; here we get a chance to see what the war was like to a lowly footsoldier. What comes off most is the incredible monotony; privitation; and uncertainty which dominated the soldier's life. One also gets an insight to how magical the simplest pleasures (ie. coffee) can be to one who has been long without. It has been said that war consists of long periods of boredom interspaced with moments of sheer terror. This book brings that adage home in a journal written on the spot by a man who went on to become one of the great 19th century historians.
