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unicorndaddy's review against another edition
5.0
I wish I read this book before 2020 when I voted for Trump
jedwardsusc's review against another edition
5.0
This is a vital introduction to anti-Islamic sentiment, speech, and action in the United States. Beautifully written and damning. Everyone should read this book.
elliehockman's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
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tense
medium-paced
4.5
redbecca's review against another edition
4.0
This book is a good general overview of the history of institutional Islamophobia in the US, and provides a good, clear definition of critical race theory in legal studies, which is especially useful in the current moment (fall, 2021). I would have liked a more detailed discussion of how Islamophobia was central to earlier U.S. law in the 18th century as well as more about Islam and slavery, but he does have up-to-date citations for those who want to read more scholarly works.
ibk's review
5.0
I'd segment the review of this books for two audiences:
For non-Muslims it's a must read. It paints a really valid picture of what the life of a Muslim is like and educates the read about all of the destructive policies that led to the world we're in today.
For Muslims, it's a fascinating look into how we got here. I personally related to everything in the book but hadn't ever experienced something that tied so many causes, policies, and ideologies together in such a nice way.
For non-Muslims it's a must read. It paints a really valid picture of what the life of a Muslim is like and educates the read about all of the destructive policies that led to the world we're in today.
For Muslims, it's a fascinating look into how we got here. I personally related to everything in the book but hadn't ever experienced something that tied so many causes, policies, and ideologies together in such a nice way.