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| Children of Jihad: A Young American's Travels Among the Youth of the Middle East | 
 enlarge | Author: Jared Cohen
Publisher: Gotham
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (4 reviews)
Sales Rank: 35122
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: Reprint
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 1592403999
Dewey Decimal Number: 297
EAN: 9781592403998
ASIN: 1592403999
Publication Date: August 26, 2008
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Product Description
Defying foreign government orders and interviewing terrorists face to face, a young American tours hostile lands to learn about Middle Eastern youth? and uncovers a subculture that defies every stereotype.
In 2004, Jared Cohen embarked on the first of a series of incredible journeys to the Middle East in an effort to understand the spread of radical Islamist violence among Muslim youth. The result is Children of Jihad, a portrait of paradox that probes much deeper than any journalist or pundit ever could.
Chosen as one of Kirkus Review?s Best Books of 2007, Cohen?s account begins in Lebanon, where he interviews Hezbollah members at, of all places, a McDonald?s. In Iran, he defies government threats and sneaks into underground parties, where bootleg liquor, Western music, and the Internet are all easy to access. His risky itinerary also takes him to a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon, borderlands in Syria, the insurgency hotbed of Mosul, and other front-line locales. At each turn, he observes a culture at an uncanny crossroads. Gripping and daring, Children of Jihad shows us the future through the eyes of those who are shaping it.
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 An Intriguing Original September 24, 2008
In this artfully written narrative, author Jared Cohen gives an insider's view of the youth culture of the Middle East. Through conversations with various groups of the under 30 demographic, we learn about the hopes and dreams of these young adults as well as the challenges they face under their governments and the changes they want to make inorder to pursue their potential and live better lives. Counter to what we may believe as Americans, these young adults are technologically savvy and connected to the outside world through every modern medium at their disposable-the internet,mobile phones, and Satellite television. They know how we live and want the same opportunities for themselves but just need help in order to obtain them.
I highly recommend this book for any one interested in Middle Eastern Affairs and understanding a culture and demographic that will soon be helping shape our world.
Insightful, riveting and optimistic August 28, 2008
Children of Jihad is an enlightening book that gives us hope for America's relationship with the Middle East. The author shows infinite possibilities to bridge the gap between the youths of both America and the Middle East. Similarities between two are as shocking. Moreover, the guts the author demonstrates during his adventure are impressive! This book presents realistic opportunities both groups can take advantage of to shift the views of one another.
I highly recommend this book! It's a page turner!
Intriguing new insight on the Middle East August 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very highest recommendation.
In a remarkable narrative, this young author, that has gained so much deserved attention for his daring travel and research, provides a vivid and rousing account of interactions with Islamic youth. Cohen's eagerness to uncover commonalities between members of the new generation across national borders is inspiring and affirming that the future holds promise for our world.
An important book that shows how youth are changing the world August 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Children of Jihad is a groundbreaking book, which reminds us that despite the conflict around the world, we should remain hopeful because of the youth. Cohen paints a compelling picture of how youth in the Middle East are using technology to shape their futures. He talks about how youth in the region are creating civil liberties that they would not otherwise have through their cell phones, computers, and satellite TV. He shows us how despite young people having a varying set of political beliefs and religious practices, there is in fact a youth identity that ties all young people together. In describing the youth of Iran, he describes these young people as the de facto opposition, but reminds the reader that they do not yet realize their value as a demographic. Cohen artfully connects these trends back to his own experiences as a youth in America. Having read Children of Jihad, I am more optimistic about the future.
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