Al' America: Travels through America's Arab and Islamic Roots

In The Aftermath of 9/11 and the subsequent war on terror, Arab and Islamic culture has been accused by some as being directly at odds with the American way of life. Cutting through fear and misunderstanding, Jonathan Curiel seeks to reveal the Islamic and Arab influences right in our own backyard and to celebrate the rich history of give-and-take between America and the Arab-Muslim world. Part travelogue, part cultural history, Al' America challenges stereotypes, explodes preconceptions, and will certainly "play a role in persuading the skeptical that Arab and Muslim traditions are already woven deeply into the American fabric" (The Washington Post).