Generation Freedom: The Middle East Uprisings and the Remaking of the Modern World [9780062104984]

Overview

"Feiler’s combination of journalism, commentary and self-discoverytells the reader volumes about humankind.” —Atlanta Journal-Constitution onAbraham

BruceFeiler, the bestselling author of Walking theBible and Abraham,examines the biblical and historical underpinnings of the Muslim world'spresent-day uprisings. As conflicts rock the Middle East, Feilerreturns to the region to explore how the sectarian and political conflicts in Libya,Tunisia, Yemen, Egypt, Israel, and Palestine represent a collision betweenmodern-day political tensions, centuries of deeply ingrained religioustraditions, and deeply entrenched cultural divides. Joining the ranks of ThomasFriedman and Fareed Zakaria,Feiler offers a book of powerful, transformativeinsight, uniquely illuminating a region in turmoil whose problems have longbeen clouded in confusion.

How did ancient stories of liberation ignite a modern, tech-fueled youth movement?

• The Middle East Uprisings: Go on the ground in Tahrir Square and beyond, with firsthand accounts from the front lines of the historic protests that toppled dictators.
• A New Youth Movement: Meet ‘Generation Freedom,’ the plugged-in, proactive, and politically awakened youth who used social media to organize a revolution and remake their world.
• A Clash or Convergence of Civilizations: Explore the deep religious history connecting Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and ask whether their shared stories are a blueprint for conflict or coexistence.
• Revolution 1.0 vs. Revolution 2.0: Discover the surprising parallels between the biblical story of Moses versus Pharaoh and the modern struggle for democracy against authoritarian rule in Egypt.