From the opening sentence to the last footnote, I was captivated by Mosab Hassan Yousef's story of the Palestinian/Israeli conflict that has no viable political solution. Yousef provided insight into the perpetual Arab/Israeli conflict, tracing roots back to Sarah and Hagar in the book of Genesis. For a decade Yousef worked as an undercover agent, risking his life and the life of his family, many times not knowing whom he could or could not trust. In the midst of terror, betrayal, politics, and devotion to Allah and family, Yousef encounters folks who aren't seeking revenge or destruction, and he's drawn to their peace and joy--that which comes as a result of a personal relationship with Christ. When Yousef made the choice to be baptized, he was "not only declaring his allegiance to Jesus Christ through the identification with his death and resurrection, he was also divorcing his culture. He was turning his back on the faith of his father, [and renouncing Allah]. He was abandoning Israeli society and religious traditions, destroying his reputation, and jeopardizing his future." This single choice set in motion consequences that would dramatically affect every area of his life. He chose to obey God and leave the consequences to Him. Yousef's story is filled with specific details that will answer the Westerner's questions: Why do they hate us so much? Why do they use our freedom to exploit us? What are the real problems in the Middle East? It's a story that will also challenge the reader in relationship to his/her own choices regarding faith and lifestyle. Intriguing, compelling, and informative! "For years I had struggled to know who my enemy was, and I had looked for enemies outside of Islam and Palestine. But I suddenly realized that the Israelis were not my enemies. Neither was the Hamas nor nor my uncle Ibrahim nor the kid who beat me with the butt of his M16 nor the apelike guard in the detention center. I saw that enemies were not defined by nationality, religion, or color. I understood that we all share the same common enemies: greed, pride, and all the bad ideas and the darkness of the devil that live inside us." p. 122
What do You think about Son Of Hamas (2010)?
Quite an intriguing story. Could have used a little less of the religion at the end...
—Joeygladding
Fascinating insight into the mess that exists in the Middle East.
—Shelly7112003
Awesome book! Eye opening as to life in the middle east
—Rameii
Written in a very flowing and interesting wayExcelent
—Jene2002
