Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life

Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life
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Three "stories" in one.

Remarkable woman

Leap of Faith--Queen Noor

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Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life
Queen Noor
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Born in 1951 to a distinguished Arab-American family, Lisa Najeeb Halaby became the fourth wife of King Hussein at age 27. With her husband being not only Jordan's monarch but the spiritual leader of all Muslims, Lisa was unsure what her role would be. This moving memoir provides a timely look at one woman's story against a backdrop of 30 turbulent years: the displacement of over 1 million Palestinians by the creation of Israel, King Hussein's frustrated efforts for peace, and the effect of Saddam Hussein and the Gulf War on Jordan and the royal family. Queen Noor offers intimate new glimpses of King Hussein, Saddam Hussein, Queen Elizabeth, Arafat, and many other world leaders.

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Three "stories" in one. .......2007-09-30

This is the autobiogarphy of Queen Noor, the third wife of the late King Hussein of Jordan. Queen Noor, was born and raised in America. Just prior to her marriage to King Hussein, she converted to Islam. Her story is, of necessity, personal, political, and religous all at the same time.

The personal story, especially, the early years, is fascinating. There is no question that her love for her husband is genuine and deep. However, the personal story gets tedious is place. (We visited this place and met so and so, and it rained etc.)

The political story may enlighten some readers to the "Palestian" cause and certainly there is some truth to her point. Yet, the "Palestinian cause" is accepted uncritically. For instance, she recounts an incident where her husband forgave Yasser Arafat and the palestinians for causing a civil war in Jordan. One wonders how the court of history would have changed if her husband had not been so forgiving. She also informs the reader how very much, in the Muslim world, Sadat was despised for signing a peace treaty with Israel. Again one wonders how history would have changed if Hussein had followed Sadat's lead.

There is also much in the book about her role in the ecomonic development in Jordan. In the afterword, she makes a point how such development promotes peace. This is very much true, but the point should have been clearly stated in the body of the book.

The religious story shows that her conversion to Islam is real. Her pilmigrage after her husband's death was clearly a moving experience. Yet, she does not explain why in Islam, except in a few special mosques, men and women worship seperately. Why can't the husband and wife listen to an Iman's sermon together? She does not provide any justification for the "seperate but equal"
religious practice in Islam.

Overall impression: If it wasn't for the repetitive royal travels, I would give this book five stars. There are unanswered questions, but this does not distract from the book's importance.

Remarkable woman.......2007-08-07

What a remarkable woman, wonderful book that gave me a better understanding of the Middle East.....High recommend read.

Leap of Faith--Queen Noor.......2007-08-02

Interesting read. Well written. However, I would like to have read more on her personal life; children, home life, etc., than on political happenings. Too much focus on politics, for my liking.

Compelling story.......2007-06-21

Lot's of books teach you things. If read with an open mind, this book changes your perspective toward the muslim world. The book is a very easy and enjoyable read, especially for someone in the same age group as Queen Noor as she relates her experiences during these times that we have all lived through. She shows how she used the principles of peace and love, which we marched for in the 60's and early 70's, in her journey as the Queen of Jordan. Her story is inspiring and enlightening. She says her husband, the King, spent his life dedicated to those principles. For the past six years in this country we have gone through a period of demonization by the administration, and often by the media as well, of any non-christians, especially muslims. This book shows that moderate muslims are just like moderate christians and believe that their relegion teaches to relate to others with compassion and love. Just like in Christianity, the real "silent majority" is not the fundamentalists.

History Lesson.......2007-06-08

I found this to be an interesting history lesson from a very different perspective. I learned quite a lot about the history of the conflict in the Middle East. It isn't a fast read because you have to digest it as you go.

Leap Of Faith: Memoirs Of An Unexpected Life

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Leap Of Faith: Memoirs Of An Unexpected Life
Queen Noor
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This book is a follow-up volume to the editors' acclaimed The Persian Gulf at the Millennium: Essays in Politics, Economy, Security and Religion. The editors have assembled a number of leading experts on the Persian Gulf to reflect on factors affecting security there in the 21st century. Most contributors are from the region itself and for the first time share the results of ongoing research with an outside audience. The chapters profile the diverse society in the Gulf and the historical pattern of Gulf security before focusing on current security concerns between Iran and the Arab states. They explore the mutual perceptions of the peoples of the Gulf today and the role of the new generation in shaping its future.

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Good academic study of issues facing the Gulf States.......2006-09-26

This book along with "The Persian Gulf At the Millennium" was required reading for a class I took on persian gulf politics. It was developed out of the same project (Gulf/2000 project) as Millennium but it is somewhat more up to date (by five years). Like Millennium, it is a collection of essays from experts in the field except this book includes more scholars who are actually from the region. It has three essays given from an Iranian perspective which make it very relevent to politics and security issues of today. It also has essays from the Arabian perspective and discusses patterns in Gulf security. My personal favorite essay from this book though doesn't really have to do with security. It is the essay on the Gulf's ethnic diversity from M.R. Izady. Its a very interesting history of the people who live on the coastal waters of the Gulf. They are commonly called Gulfis and they have a rich history of sea trade that goes back to ancient times. They traveled and had influence on people who lived as far away as India, Indonesia, and even China. Whats more, they probably had more influence on the people in India and Indonesia than on the people adjacent to them in Persia (now Iran) and Arabia because the Gulf coast is largely isolated from the inland step by mountains on the Persian side and desert on the Arabian side. I really enjoyed that particular essay. The other essays in the book are also very good and insightful. Written by people who clearly understand issues in the Gulf, the book is an excellent collection of topics very relevent to the region today.

Security in the Persian Gulf: Origins, Obstacles, and the Search for Consensus. (book review): An article from: Middle East Policy

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Security in the Persian Gulf: Origins, Obstacles, and the Search for Consensus. (book review): An article from: Middle East Policy
Brooks Wrampelmeier
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Security in the Persian Gulf : Origins, Obstacles, and the Search for Consensus
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The Age of Sacred Terror: Radical Islam's War Against America
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Amazing Breath; Amazing Detail; Limited Perspective

Destroying the Kingdom of Man to Establish the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth.

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The Age of Sacred Terror: Radical Islam's War Against America
Daniel Benjamin , and Steven Simon
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Winner of the 2004 Arthur Ross Book Award from the Council on Foreign Relations

From two of the world’s foremost experts on the new terrorism comes the deﬁnitive book on the rise of al-Qaeda and America’s efforts to combat the most innovative and dangerous terrorist group ever. Daniel Benjamin and Steven Simon trace the growth of radical Islam from its medieval origins and, drawing on their years of counter-terrorism work at the National Security Council, provide essential insights into the thinking of Usama bin Laden and his followers. With unique authority, they analyze why America was unable to defend itself against this revolutionary threat on September 11, 2001, why bin Laden’s apocalyptic creed is gaining ground in the Islamic world, and what the United States must do to stop the new terror.

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Daniel Benjamin and Steven Simon began working on this book shortly after leaving the National Security Council, where, as director and senior director for counterterrorism, they watched the rise of al-Qaeda and helped coordinate America's fight against Usama bin Laden and his organization. They warned in articles and interviews about the appearance of a new breed of terrorists who were determined to kill on the grand scale. More than a year before September 11, 2001, they began writing The Age of Sacred Terror to sound the alarm for a nation that had not recognized the gravest threat of our time.

One of their book's original goals has remained: to provide the insights to understand an enemy unlike any seen in living memory -- one with an extraordinary ability to detect weakness and exploit it, one with a determination to inflict catastrophic damage, one that will not be deterred. But after September 11, a second, equally crucial goal was added: to understand how America let its defenses down, how warnings went unheeded, and how key parts of the government failed at vital tasks.

The Age of Sacred Terror also describes the road ahead, where the terrorists will look to draw strength, and what the United States must do, at home and abroad, to stop them. For a year after the attacks that redefined terrorism and devastated the public's sense of security, America has been searching for answers about those responsible for one of the darkest days in our history and explanations for the glaring gaps in our defenses. The Age of Sacred Terror provides both, with unique authority. It is the book that Americans must read to understand the foremost challenge we face.

"A lucid, passionate, shocking account of Islamist terrorism. Anyone interested in how the enemies of the West operate will want to read this book. And even those who are not,should."
   IAN BURUMA

"The Age of Scared Terror provides a staggering account of the origins of al-Qaeda, its motives and its bloody history since the early 1990s. After reading this book no one should be in any doubt that a new and unprecedented form of terrorism dedicated to the mass destruction of human life now exists. The book is also the chilling story of how slow and reluctant the West has been to recognize and counter an enemy whose intentions are more deadly than any it has ever faced before. The events of September 11, 2001, changed the world: Ours has truly become the age of sacred terror. This book explains in great and compelling detail how those events were possible, how they might perhaps have been avoided, and how they could occur again. Everyone should read it -- and be warned."
   ANTHONY PAGDEN

"Of the many books spawned by September 11, this one is in a class by itself. The authors range widely and authoritatively from history to current events; from fast-paced narrative to sharp, often original analysis; from deep behind enemy lines, where they get into the heads of the enemy, to the Situation Room in the basement of the White House where the American response is formulated (and where the authors logged so many hours themselves). In the phrase that has gained such currency since 9/11, here's a book that truly connects the dots. It does so in a spare, lucid style with flashes of real brilliance and with admirable fairness to all three administrations -- from Bush to Clinton to Bush -- that have grappled with a decade of steadily escalating terrorism."
   STROBE TALBOTT, FORMER DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE AND AUTHOR OF THE RUSSIA HAND: A MEMOIR OF PRESIDENTIAL DIPLOMACY

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Amazing Breath; Amazing Detail; Limited Perspective.......2007-07-24

This book, by two top Clinton administration directors at the National Security Council's counterterrorism desk, is an excellent work on the rise of radical Islam and America's response. It contains sustantial details about Islamic terrorism in the 1990s and the corresponding responses from their administration. It is not an introduction to the matter. While it is not deeply analytical, it also assumes some knowledge on the part of the reader, which one would better find in The Crisis of Islam by Bernard Lewis.

The book contains serious merits which broaden its appeal. The authors simultaneously recognize the distinction between mainstream Islam and the radicalized Islam of the terrorists, and yet also the fact that they are indeed radical Muslims while a firm devotion to their interpretation of Shari'a and not poverty-stricken revolutionaries or misunderstood intellectuals.

At the same time, the authors fall into a series of traps.

For one, they are more sympathetic to Bill Clinton and hostile to the Bush administration without presenting substantial reason. On the one hand, this is both innevitable and excusable; they were Clinton administration insiders privy to the presented logic and extended internal debate, whereas they are forced to the Bush team from the outside (they even admit as much). At the same time, however, they operate on what seems a consistent double standard. The soil samble from al-Shifa is determined a legitimate cause for 1998 missile strikes, but biological contaminants in Iraq are simply passed over. This bias obscrues their most important argument against the Iraq war- that because the Iraq war has and will involved a continued guerilla war against an insurgency that will attract new members and will never be wiped out, it makes the country into a training ground where young terrorists can hone their skills.

The authors also draw on the Cold War-era moral equivalency mindset when making an extended literary sidetrip into Christian fundamentalism and Jewish terrorism. It is almost a token attempt to appeal to more 'open-minded' and 'level-headed' readers taken aback with their pragmatic take on terror and the clarity of its status as a global enemy. While some of the Jewish points are valid, it is virtually irrelevant as an addative to their overall argument; and talk about Timothy McVey and the Christian Identity movement is laughable. The Christian Identity movement is a white supremacy movement founded on anti-Semitism far more removed from Christian orthodoxy than Islamic radicals are from their mainstream. This divergence from the narrative greatly detracted from the overall cogency of the book.

Third, the authors seem convinced- and convinced that no reason needs be given- that international terrorism conducted by Islamic radicals is the most pressing foreign policy threat facing the United States in the early twentieth century. Perhaps a symptom of a limited, terror-oriented perspective or perhaps due to a antipathy toward the Bush administration, the authors repeatedly decry that Bush administration's campaign and first-year emphasis on the rise of communist China and the shift from the Clintonian view of China as a 'strategic partner' to a 'strategic competitor.'

This is likely the chief pitfall of the work: the failure to recognize that the threat of radical Islamic terrorism, however important, is at least matched by the rizing hegemony of China, first in East Asia, and then in the global South.

That said, however, I found this to be an excellent work filled with detail about both figures and operations within terror cells and the Clinton administration. It raises the bar for debate and leaves me looking forward to learning more about this existential threat.

Destroying the Kingdom of Man to Establish the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth........2007-06-26

The central theme of this book is that Americans continue to underestimate the danger from Muslim terrorists. We couldn't conceive of a day like 9/11, and therefore it appeared a remote possibility. To the extent that we fail to understand this enemy's resolve, and the uncompromising hatred which it bears for us, we will enable them to continue to strike us. Steven Simon was Senior Director for the National Security Council's Directorate of Transnational Threats, and Daniel Benjamin was Director for Counterterrorism in the Clinton administration. It is stunning what they knew then and it is most remarkable what they have learned since then.

The book starts with a summary of recent terrorist acts committed against American interests in the name of Allah, and then goes back to the earliest of the Muslim fundamentalists. They show the cyclical nature of terrorism, and how Islam has metastasized over the last 700 years since Taqi al-Din ibn Taymiyya and his Kharijites introduced terror as a core concept within Islam. We learn of the contributions of Muhammad ibn Abdel al Wahhab, of Rashid Rida, and of Hasan al Banna and Sayyad Qutb. But that's just the first 94 pages since this isn't a history; it's an analysis of contemporary events. Accordingly, the focus is on the present incarnation of the Muslim nightmare, Usama bin Laden. Throughout this historical narrative we learn that both the subculture of terrorism and the broader Muslim culture are strongly connected, so that the basis for terrorist violence is well established and legally unassailable.

And this isn't the turgid prose of academic research, of ancient history, or of political wonkism. The writing is positively entertaining: "The Jordan Rift Valley, a deep and unstable fissure in the earth's crust, provides a metaphor for the country through which it runs. The Hashemite kingdom of Jordan straddles political fault lines ... and if any of these divisions widen, it could bring down the palace roof." And later: "Yousef and Kansi were anomalies; they fit no part of the accepted taxonomy of terror, with its two great phyla, the soldiers of national liberation groups, and the agents of state sponsors."

And Americans still don't get it. Terrorism is now parodied on stage, and has become the staple of movie plots. The more we treat Muslim terrorism as a peripheral problem, the more we believe that we've broken the back of the problem, or turned the corner, the more vulnerable we become. They hate us; they're still out there; and they have the means. They don't want to negotiate; they don't want to influence our actions; they want to annihilate us.

Good but ..........2006-11-24

The book is easy to read and clearly explain the historical progress of radical Islam.

My only problem is the authors are not quoting primary resources of radical Muslim thinkers but quoting others who wrote about these thinkers.

In page 46 Ali is described as Muhammad's son-in-law and nephew. That is a huge mistake as Muhammad have no brothers or sisters and Ali is his cousin.

Such mistake which is repeated in the reprint of the book in the paperback edition make me think, what else is not accurate in the book?

Excellent Primer on GWOT.......2006-03-26

Though slightly dated-it was published in the interim between 9/11 and the Iraq War-this book by two U.S. government anti-terrorism officials is an excellent description of what is commonly referred to as the Global War on Terror. From the mechanics of the attacks on September 11, to the ideology of the terrorists themselves, to our government's response to Islamism, this well rounded book is an excellent resource for those looking for a window into a very complicated subject.

Most interesting in comparing this book first published in hardcover in October 2002, with events since then. Benjamin and Simon lay out a reasonable description of why 9/11 happened, as well as certain measures we can take to overcome the enemy. The large leap the Bush administration has taken away from these reasonable steps is striking--and disturbing.

I highly recommend this book.

GREAT SUBJECT, QUALIFIED AUTHORS.... BUT POORLY ORGANIZED AND WRITTEN.......2005-12-16

I read the preceding reviews and wonder: is it me?... Perhaps, but I found this book disappointing. While containing good material, I have to say that the book is poorly written and unorganized. Perhaps that's the fault of the editor, for the authors are obviously qualified by their experience to speak on the issue of terrorism. I've read several books on this subject, and understand it well enough to fill in the blanks. By the same token, however, having to do so was a bit of a frustration.
The chapter fields of Jihad is a fairly good overview of the countries involved in birthing and spreading jihadist Islam, however - overall the book is wordy and cumbersome. I think a hallmark of a good author is that he/she uses few words and uses them well. That is not the case here. I guess I expected more: well-qualified authors, great subject matter, interesting title...but overall (to me) a disappointing read.
I would not recommend this book. Save your money and invest it in "The Cell" or "The New Jackals" instead. Both are impressive and engaging accounts of terrorism in action.

Birds of an Iowa Dooryard (Bur Oak Book)
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Althea R. Sherman
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Iowa Bird Watching: A Year-Round Guide
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Iowa Bird Watching: A Year-Round Guide
Bill Thompson , and The Staff of Bird Watcher's Digest
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Ann Johnson , Jim Bangma , and Gregory Kennedy
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This book is an excellent overview of the birds of Iowa.

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Laura Spess Jackson , James J. Dinsmore , and Carol A. Thompson
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This book is an excellent overview of the birds of Iowa........1998-12-08

The Iowa Breeding Bird Atlas presents the first detailed state-wide survey results for breeding birds. Detailed species accounts are provided for more than 150 birds known to breed in Iowa. These are accompanied by maps showing the distribution of the birds. Several introductory chapters summarize information about the vegetation, geologic origins, and history of the state. Summary statistics include tables showing the most common species, the most frequently confirmed breeding species, and correlations between species groups and the different landforms. The data in this volume includes key information on both common and rare species. This book is an excellent reference for anyone interested in birds or bird atlases. The species accounts are extremely well-written and informative. I highly recommend this book.

Birds of Iowa Field Guide (Field Guides)

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At-Your-Fingertips Information!
Birds of Iowa: Field Guide

Birds of Iowa Field Guide (Field Guides)
Stan Tekiela
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Learn about and identify birds using Stan Tekiela's state-by-state field guides. The full-page, color photos are incomparable and include insets of winter plumage, color morphs and more. Plus, with the easy-to-use format, you don't need to know a bird's name or classification in order to easily find it in the book. Using this field guide is a real pleasure. It's a great way for anyone to learn about the birds in your state.

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At-Your-Fingertips Information!.......2003-06-01

I am an amateur birdwatcher, and just starting out in Iowa. The idea of classifying birds according to colour, and not according to the scientific classification of waders/raptors/... is a simple idea that's highly useful to a rookie like me.

The photographs in the book are amazing. I have always found most of the field guides to be confusing, since the paintings used will not reflect the true vibrancy of the colours of the birds in the field. Since the book adopts the policy of using high-quality photographs, it does seem to be more accessible. Bird identification no longer seems to be the pain that it usually is. I would recommend this book to anyone who is starting out into the world of birds!

Birds of Iowa: Field Guide.......2001-04-08

"The Birds of Iowa Field Guide" is the first and greatest source I have found to identify birds in my own Iowa backyard. The 270-plus full-page color photographs are not only excellent quality, but they are organized in easy to use color coded sections that allow you to flip through pages quickly based on the color of bird that you see. For example, the male cardinal can be found in the red section, the female cardinal can be found in the brown section.

Of special interest are the author's personal notes which are included among the descriptions of everything from size to nesting habits. Range maps on each page clearly show when and where the birds will be found. Beginners will find the tips for identifying birds and other bird basics most informative.

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From robins nesting on window ledges to short-eared owls sailing low over snowy fields, pied-billed grebes diving for fish to catbirds singing on moonlit nights, Black introduces us to the birds of field and forest, prairie and pond. Whether describing red-breasted nuthatches gorging on suet at her feeder after a snowstorm or a flock of American goldfinches "all balancing gracefully on ripening oats,' she reminds us of the natural sights and sounds that we must appreciate and protect. Humorous, personal, engaging, and instructive, her essays provide a readily acessible body of information about Iowa's birdlife for both amateur and professional naturalists of every interest level.

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