| Author/Contributor(s): | Feiler, Bruce |
| Publisher: | William Morrow Paperbacks |
| Date: | 6/28/2011 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Condition: | NEW |
"Feiler’s combination of journalism, commentary and self-discoverytells the reader volumes about humankind.” —Atlanta Journal-Constitution onAbraham
BruceFeiler, the bestselling author of Walking theBible and Abraham,examines the biblical and historical underpinnings of the Muslim world'spresent-day uprisings. As conflicts rock the Middle East, Feilerreturns to the region to explore how the sectarian and political conflicts in Libya,Tunisia, Yemen, Egypt, Israel, and Palestine represent a collision betweenmodern-day political tensions, centuries of deeply ingrained religioustraditions, and deeply entrenched cultural divides. Joining the ranks of ThomasFriedman and Fareed Zakaria,Feiler offers a book of powerful, transformativeinsight, uniquely illuminating a region in turmoil whose problems have longbeen clouded in confusion.
How did ancient stories of liberation ignite a modern, tech-fueled youth movement?
- The Middle East Uprisings: Go on the ground in Tahrir Square and beyond, with firsthand accounts from the front lines of the historic protests that toppled dictators.
- A New Youth Movement: Meet ‘Generation Freedom,’ the plugged-in, proactive, and politically awakened youth who used social media to organize a revolution and remake their world.
- A Clash or Convergence of Civilizations: Explore the deep religious history connecting Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and ask whether their shared stories are a blueprint for conflict or coexistence.
- Revolution 1.0 vs. Revolution 2.0: Discover the surprising parallels between the biblical story of Moses versus Pharaoh and the modern struggle for democracy against authoritarian rule in Egypt.