Saturday, January 06, 2007

book it again

inside the jihad - my life with al aqaeda
-omar nasiri

refreshing because of its simple prose, this true tale of espionage and islamic extremism is most valuable in its even-handedness. the book provides a revealing and distinctly human portrait of the men inside the islamist movement. written by a believer, it helped me feel the author's passion for his faith. arabic words and phrases in the text are clearly explained while maintaining narrative flow. a great read, for its style as much as its content.

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