Lessons from the Holy Wars: A Pakistani-American
Odyssey
Rob Asghar
Paperback, 6x9 in, 206 pages, RELIGION /
Religion, politics & state
Wheatmark, January 2010
ISBN: 9781604943696
Endorsements
"Asghar’s immigrant family story is illuminating and
encouraging – a hopeful sign that as each of us moves along
our respective voyages of self-discovery and self-expression, even
the most seemingly painful conflicts of identity and security can
be overcome."
— From the foreword by Warren Bennis,
bestselling leadership author
"Rob Asghar, one moment a cultural diplomat and the next moment
a cultural gadfly, has offered an important addition to the
discussion about the so-called clash of civilizations."
— Dan Cray, contributor, TIME
magazine
"Drawing from his unique background, Asghar frames pressing
issues through both personal and scholarly lenses—and in
doing so, he has emerged as a unique and profound voice among
commentators on South Asia and the Muslim world."
— Varun Soni, dean of religious life,
University of Southern California
Description
An immigrant's son shuns his heritage and his homeland, only to
see them come to dominate headlines in a manner that forces him to
come to a deeper understanding of himself and his world. This
notable collection of personal stories and cultural insights
illuminates anew the grand American immigrant experience. Just as
notably, Lessons from the Holy Wars is invaluable for anyone
seeking insight into the encounter—or collision—of
Islam and the West. Filled with wonder and wit, it offers a
revealing perspective on the events of our day.
About the Author
Rob Asghar's articles and commentaries have appeared in more
than three dozen news outlets around the world, including The
Huffington Post, Wall Street Journal, Chicago
Tribune, Denver Post, Houston Chronicle, Los
Angeles Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Jordan
Times, Japan Times and Foreign Policy. He is a
University Fellow at the Center on Public Diplomacy at the
University of Southern California and a member of the Pacific
Council on International Policy. He lives in Los Angeles.
