Medina Tenour Whiteman is a writer, poet, translator and musician. She is the author of a collection of poetry, 'Love is a Traveller and We Are its Path', and Huma's 'Travel Guide to Islamic Spain'. She lives near Granada, Spain, with her husband and three children.
‘A sincere and nuanced reflection on race, identity and the
author’s experiences as a white Muslim. … [with] beautiful prose
and equally beautiful analogies.’
*The New Arab*
'Whiteman shows considerable insight, sensitivity, and perception
to many of the issues she introspectively ponders over at great
length ... a wonderfully interesting and rewarding book,
writing in an engaging and compelling style.'
*Muslim World Book Review*
‘A remarkably balanced, well-researched account of the Muslim
world, with nine pages of resource material expanded upon at the
back of the book. Each chapter in her book is a mini travelogue
comprising of life and historical events crafted with eloquent
writing and sharp-witted humour.’
*The Daily Star*
'An important contribution to the conversation about diversity that
deserves to be widely read. A rare perspective--peaceful, balanced,
lucid and attractive. It might well be a glimpse into the future of
a British Islam, confident in its identity, at ease with its
setting.'
*Leila Aboulela, author of 'Bird Summons', 'Minaret' and 'The
Translator'*
'Medina Tenour Whiteman has approached a unique, complicated branch
of Muslim identity with sensitivity and nuance. This book shows
that faith is more than adherence to ritual--it is also a means to
find oneself.'
*Hussein Kesvani, author of 'Follow Me, Akhi'*
'A bold and beautifully written memoir of searing honesty and
warmth. Whiteman gracefully grapples with the complex layers of
identity, whiteness and culture as she maps out the landscape of
her life, all the while drawing in history and belief in her
uniquely eloquent style.'
*Remona Aly, journalist and broadcaster*
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