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“Geneive
Abdo’s work captures in great detail the immense hardships
Muslims face in the post-September 11th world and offers hope
for their success and co-existence in America. Her book shatters
stereotypes about Muslims and teaches us that more understanding
of Islam is needed for global peace.” —Archbishop
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Islam is America's fastest growing religion,
with more than six million Muslims in the United States, all
living in the shadow of 9/11. Who are our Muslim neighbors?
What are their beliefs and desires? How are they coping with
life under the War on Terror? Mecca and Main Street offers
illuminating answers to these questions. Gaining unprecedented
access to Muslim communities in America, Geneive Abdo traveled
across the country, visiting schools, mosques, Islamic centers,
radio stations, and homes. She brings these stories vividly
to life, allowing us to hear their own voices and inviting
us to understand their hopes and their fears. Inspiring, insightful,
tough-minded, and even-handed, it will appeal to those curious
(or fearful) about the Muslim presence in America. It will
also be warmly welcomed by the Muslim community that it depicts. |
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