R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed Burqas, Baseball, and Apple Pie: Being Muslim in America on + 1438 more book reviews
It's not a long book but it's one that I found myself pausing often to consider what the author was saying. I realize that 9/11 caused many people to consider those who pursue the Muslim faith as terrorists. The planes that took so many lives on that tragic day made us aware of our own mortality. Many lost friends, relatives and family.
Who stopped to think that as there are good and evil people who call themselves Christians just as there are good and evil Muslims? We once did the same with our Japanese Americans, the Irish, Germans, Jewish people and others. Many Muslims were born in our country and love it as much as those of other faiths, celebrating our holidays and traditions.
The author gives many illustrations of what her children have experienced in post 9/11. She urges them to make their own decisions and hopefully understand what is happening. Those who pursue the most conservative paths, say she is not a Muslim. At best she is a progressive Muslim! There is so much food for thought in this book that I can only suggestd that you pick it up and read it for yourself. I'm glad I read it and recommend that others do as well. After all, our country is based on diversity.
Goodreads sent this book to me as a first read and I recommend it. It's enlightening.
Who stopped to think that as there are good and evil people who call themselves Christians just as there are good and evil Muslims? We once did the same with our Japanese Americans, the Irish, Germans, Jewish people and others. Many Muslims were born in our country and love it as much as those of other faiths, celebrating our holidays and traditions.
The author gives many illustrations of what her children have experienced in post 9/11. She urges them to make their own decisions and hopefully understand what is happening. Those who pursue the most conservative paths, say she is not a Muslim. At best she is a progressive Muslim! There is so much food for thought in this book that I can only suggestd that you pick it up and read it for yourself. I'm glad I read it and recommend that others do as well. After all, our country is based on diversity.
Goodreads sent this book to me as a first read and I recommend it. It's enlightening.
