An Ishmael of Syria
by Asaad Almohammad is the story of Adam, an exiled Syrian living in Malaysia
as his family still lives in his war-torn homeland. A self-proclaimed global
citizen and philosopher of world events, Adam tries to make the most of his
situation. However, he is met with intolerance and racism. He is a man without
a country, without a home, without shelter from the cruelty of this cold world.
Despite this, he does what he can for his family back home. As the news out of
Syria becomes more and more distressing, Adam begins to question everything he
believes about himself, God and the world around him. Will Adam ever be able to
get back home? Will his family survive this terrible war?
An Ishmael of Syria
is a moving and eloquent story as it unveils the events his present as well as
the events of his past that brought him so far from home. The story brings to
the forefront of the complexities that is the conflicts in the Middle East.
Each side has what they believe is right and just and fighting against those
who threatened or has taken away their homes. I suggest reading this book
slowly, absorbing every description, every sight and try to imagine life as an
Ishmael, an outcast. I highly recommend An
Ishmael of Syria.
An Ishmael of Syria
is available on
Amazon
in paperback and
Kindle
as well as on Barnes
and Noble
in paperback
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