In the Name of God Contributor(s): Jolin, Paula (Author) |
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ISBN: 0312384556 ISBN-13: 9780312384555 Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2008 Annotation: Seventeen year-old Nadia is an excellent student, daughter and sister, and above all wants to be the best Muslim she can be. But she's conflicted about her Westernized peers, the economic, social and political struggles of her country, and the war raging in Iraq. When her cousin is arrested by the authorities for speaking out, Nadia finds herself drawn into the world of Islamic fundamentalism, contemplating making the ultimate sacrifice to take a stand for her people and her religion. A striking debut, IN THE NAME OF GOD is an enlightening and nuanced story about life in the Middle East. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - Religion & Faith - Young Adult Fiction | People & Places - Middle East - Young Adult Fiction | Religious - Muslim |
Dewey: FIC |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.5" W x 8.4" (0.60 lbs) 224 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age - Cultural Region - Middle East |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 115799 Reading Level: 5.2 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 9.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A 17-year-old Syrian girl's strengthening religious and political beliefs put her on the path toward Islamic fundamentalism. They talked about doing things, of course, these macho cousins and uncles of mine. But nothing happens. God did not reward the Muslims for waiting in patience while the Unbelievers picked them off one by one, did He? God helps she who helps herself, she who helps the Muslims. Someone has to take control, right? I've already decided that someone will be me. Nadia is an excellent student, daughter, and sister, living in Damascus, Syria. Above all, she strives to walk the straight path and follow the laws of Islam. But she's confused by the world around her and how she fits into it. She's conflicted about her Westernized cousins, the internal struggles of her country, and the war raging in Iraq. When her cousin is arrested by Syrian authorities for speaking out--betrayed by someone in the family--Nadia finds herself drawn into the dark world of Islamic fundamentalism. And she's about to face the biggest decision of her life. |
Contributor Bio(s): Jolin, Paula: - PAULA JOLIN's book IN THE NAME OF GOD was named a 2008 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Book for Young People. An authority on Islamic cultures, Paula lives in Cary, North Carolina. |