Heart Turned East, A
Book Description
In the turbulent 1990s, journalist Adam LeBor embarked on a profound three-year exploration across continents to understand the complex reality of Muslim identity in Western societies. His journey began amid the devastation of Bosnia, where Islamic faith was being rediscovered under the shadow of war, and expanded into a rich tapestry of encounters that reveal the multifaceted nature of contemporary Muslim experience.
LeBor's odyssey takes readers from the battlefields of Bosnia to the intellectual salons of London, now recognized as a vibrant center of Arab thought. He introduces us to Turkish rappers creating new sounds in Berlin and young Algerian artists in Marseilles, all part of an emerging European-Muslim culture that bridges two seemingly different worlds. His travels extend to America, where he encounters Muslim advocates seeking political influence and witnesses a growing movement of Black Americans embracing Islam as a form of spiritual and social transformation.
Rather than presenting a narrative of inevitable conflict, LeBor argues for a more nuanced understanding of the relationship between Islam and Christianity. He envisions a future where global communication, economic interconnection, and cultural mixing will foster synthesis rather than clash. Through intimate portraits of individuals navigating between Eastern spiritual heritage and Western contemporary life, this work offers readers insight into the evolving landscape of faith, identity, and belonging in our interconnected world.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~9 hours)
📄 Length: 322 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Museums, europe
- ✓ Explore Religious minorities
- ✓ Explore United states, ethnic relations
- ✓ Explore Muslims, united states
- ✓ Explore Muslims
- ✓ Explore Muslims, europe
- ✓ Explore Nationalism, united states
- ✓ Explore Islam
