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by Bruce Feiler (Author)
"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.
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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.
