Mother of the Believers - by Kamran Pasha (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>From a Hollywood screenwriter comes a stunning debut novel illustrating the birth of Islam from the perspective of the prophet Muhammad's young wife Aisha.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Deep in the heart of seventh-century Arabia, a new prophet named Muhammad has arisen. As his message of enlightenment sweeps through Arabia and unifies the warring tribes, his young wife Aisha recounts Muhammad's astonishing transformation from prophet to warrior to statesman. But just after the moment of her husband's greatest triumph -- the conquest of the holy city of Mecca -- Muhammad falls ill and dies in Aisha's arms. A young widow, Aisha finds herself at the center of the new Muslim empire and becomes by turns a teacher, political leader, and warrior. <p/> Written in beautiful prose and meticulously researched, <i>Mother of the Believer</i> is the story of an extraordinary woman who was destined to help usher Islam into the world.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Both epic and intimate, a glorious story. -- Amy Tan<br><br>Superbly written, brilliantly realized. -- Steven Pressfield<br><br>With incredible scholarship and sensitivity, Kamran Pasha has crafted a remarkable tale and one that is long overdue. From the early days of persecution and enmity to the triumph of what will be one of the world's great religions, Aisha describes the struggle of a small band of believers to survive and ultimately to flourish in an environment that is by turns unforgiving and breathtakingly beautiful. This is a book of inspired and heartfelt imagination to be savored and enjoyed and an achievement of the first order. -- Frederick J. Chiaventone, author of <i>Moon of Bitter Cold</i><br><br>With insight and sensitivity, and in a beautiful balance of research and imagination, Kamran Pasha sheds light not only on the seminal figure of Aisha but on the origins of Islam. <i>Mother of the Believers</i> is both timely and timeless. -- Karen Essex, author of <i>Leonardo's Swans</i><br>
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