Border crossings : my journey as a Western Muslim
Chowdhury, Mohammad2021
Books, Manuscripts
Whether negotiating the mind-games of the Israeli intelligence services or performing ablutions in a London bathroom, Mohammad Chowdhury's life as a British Muslim travelling the world brings daily challenges. 'Border Crossings' is the story of Chowdhury's journey, gripping in some parts and shame-inducing in others, as he describes a lifelong struggle to reconcile the British, Asian and Muslim sides of his identity, constantly dealing with the mistrust of Westerners alongside the hypocrisies of his own community and their misunderstanding of Islam. Chowdhury's story echoes the experience of thousands of Western Muslims who since 9/11 have been subjected to a constant barrage of questions that cast doubt over the very goodness of their faith. It is the story of a man who cries when England win the Ashes, yet still finds himself screaming in the face of racism and religious bigotry.
Main title:
Border crossings : my journey as a Western Muslim / Mohammad Chowdhury.
Author:
Chowdhury, Mohammad, author
Imprint:
London : Unbound, 2021.
Collation:
320 pages ; 23 cm
ISBN:
9781783529698 (hbk)
Dewey class:
297.092920 CHO
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
3127428