Synopsis
'A powerful celebration of common humanity and compassion . . . deserves to be read widely by people of all faiths and none' - Sunday Times
In a series of personal and insightful letters to his sons, Omar Saif Ghobash offers a vital manifesto that tackles the dilemmas facing not only young Muslims but everyone navigating the complexities of today’s world.
Full of wisdom and thoughtful reflections on faith, culture and society. This is a courageous and essential book that celebrates individuality whilst recognising it is our shared humanity that brings us together.
Written with the experience of a diplomat and the personal responsibility of a father; Ghobash’s letters offer understanding and balance in a world that rarely offers any. An intimate and hopeful glimpse into a sphere many are unfamiliar with; it provides an understanding of the everyday struggles Muslims face around the globe.
'Full of brave questions and wisdom' - Ed Husain, author of The Islamist
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Reviews
“Full of brave questions and wisdom”Ed Husain, author of The Islamist
“An act of bravery”Niall Ferguson
“Thoughtful reflections by a Muslim diplomat about questions of faith, culture, and modernity.”Fawaz A. Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science
“A timely and incisive book about the hopes and aspirations of Muslims beyond the headlines that have shaped Western attitudes towards Islam . . . A must read for Muslims and non-Muslims”Vali Nasr, Dean and Professor of International Politics at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies
