- thanks to netgalley and the publisher for providing me with the ARC in exchange for an early review.

I think the premise of this book is really great and the cover is wonderful. It's wonderfully written and I love the mythology.

I usually don't read any non-fiction. For me, books are means to relax, to forget about the world, and find my peace and quiet between the pages. Anyway, I decided to try something besides my comfort zone. And? It was magnificent.

At first, I have to say that this is eye-opening. I have never thought about what Black American Muslin has to feel and how they are life. As a European, I have a different point of view and my life standard is totally different so it is hard to compare, but this book shows the reality in a way I would never imagine.

For me, it is not only about religion - it is more about finding yourself. Not only as a muslin but also as a young American girl who has to decide who she is and what is her destiny. This journey is beautiful, cause it is true. I felt it in every single world.

This book is so fresh, with so much wisdom. It is important to know more before judging, to speak with humility about the things that are even not fully understood for us, but still respected.

My thanks to #Netgalley and #UniversityofIowaPress for the opportunity to review this memoir.
I went into this with an open mind knowing nothing about the Muslim faith let alone the different fractions.
To look at it from a female prospective. Forging a connection with her faith and family and subsequent struggles was fascinating.
An enjoyable and educational read.

I think the premise of this book is really great and the cover is wonderful. It's wonderfully written and I love the mythology.

definitely worth the read. a marvelous representation from that culture and a plot that hooked me since the beginning

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

A well-written book that everybody should read. I found the story enlightening and written in a way that helps all readers understand the complexity of the story. Even though I have had no previous contact with the Muslim culture, I felt enraptured by the book.

Wonderful! I need a print copy. I liked the attention that the author gave to her parents' story, for it is integral to the history of Islam in the USA.

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