Synopses & Reviews
Timely and provocative,
Generation Freedom looks at the historic youth uprisings sweeping the Middle East and what they mean for the future of peace, coexistence, and relations with the West.
At a time when the world is asking how the Arab Spring and the death of Osama bin Laden will reshape our times, Bruce Feiler, bestselling author of Walking the Bible and Abraham, offers a vivid behind-the-scenes portrait of history in the making. He marches with the daring young organizers in Liberation Square, confronts the head of the Muslim Brotherhood, and witnesses the dramatic rebuilding of a church at exactly the moment sectarian violence threatens the peaceful movement. Drawing on fifteen years of travels across the region, from Egypt to Israel, Iraq to Iran, Feiler brings his unprecedented experience to the most pressing questions: how the rise of freedom will affect terrorism; Middle East peace; and relations among Jews, Christians, and Muslims worldwide. Eloquent and thoughtful, Generation Freedom offers a hopeful vision of how this unrivaled upheaval will transform the world.
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"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."
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On January 25, 2011, the world was shocked when Egyptian protestors stormed into Cairo's Tahrir Square, demanding the overthrow of Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak. Among their many grievances, one of the primary issues that the protestors demanded was free elections and freedom of speech. But even after a partial resolution, another uprising took place in Tripoli against the dictatorial rule of Muammar Gaddafi. Now, a good portion of the Middle East and North Africa is aflame with protests and a spirit of reform.
Who are the people leading this revolt, and what does it say about the relationship between Islam and democracy? What is the future of Islam in a growing secular society? How does the cry for freedom from these young revolutionaries compare to our own nation's call for liberty in the past?
Amidst these cries for freedom, New York Times bestselling author Bruce Feiler heard the echoes of the oldest stories ever told. Now, for the first time in years, Feiler returns to the Middle East to explore the ancient sources of these conflicts. Weaving together the history of three seminal Scriptural stories-The Garden of Eden, Abraham, and Moses--Generation Freedom shows students that sometimes the best way to understand the present is to turn back to the past.
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"Feilers combination of journalism, commentary and self-discoverytells the reader volumes about humankind.” —
Atlanta Journal-Constitution on
Abraham 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.
About the Author
Bruce Feiler is the author of six consecutive New York Times bestsellers, including Abraham, Where God Was Born, America's Prophet, The Council of Dads, and The Secrets of Happy Families. He is a columnist for the New York Times, a popular lecturer, and a frequent commentator on radio and television. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and twin daughters.