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The Boy and His Sandcastle: A Journey of Redemption (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781738239320)
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xOne man's raw journey from lost youth to enlightened peace - a redemptive memoir of radicalization, imprisonment, and poetic awakening...
Zakaria Amara's memoir "The Boy and His Sandcastle" offers a raw, introspective account of his radicalization and 17-year imprisonment for terrorism. He puts a human face on how even good-natured people can fall prey to extremist ideologies by chronicling his own experiences of feeling marginalized as a youth. These feelings of alienation left Amara vulnerable to the false purpose offered by radical groups, ultimately leading to his involvement in the notorious "Toronto 18" plot.
Behind bars, Amara confronted the harsh realities of radicalization through news of ISIS atrocities. After painfully surrendering his radical beliefs, he rediscovered his humanity through poetic self-expression. Amara's reflections illuminate the complex interplay between inner psychological struggles and external social forces that drive radicalization. His memoir highlights the ability for redemption through acknowledging past mistakes and rededicating oneself to peace. More than a cautionary tale, "The Boy and His Sandcastle" offers inspiration that light can emerge from even the bleakest circumstances when we open our hearts. Amara's hard-won wisdom delivers hope that peace is possible when we embrace the inherent dignity within ourselves and others. His redemptive story makes a compelling case for the power of the human spirit to change.
Author: Zakaria Amara
ISBN-10: 1738239322
ISBN-13: 9781738239320
Publisher: Zakaria Amara
Language: English
Published: 03/18/2024
Pages: 216
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d
Zakaria Amara's memoir "The Boy and His Sandcastle" offers a raw, introspective account of his radicalization and 17-year imprisonment for terrorism. He puts a human face on how even good-natured people can fall prey to extremist ideologies by chronicling his own experiences of feeling marginalized as a youth. These feelings of alienation left Amara vulnerable to the false purpose offered by radical groups, ultimately leading to his involvement in the notorious "Toronto 18" plot.
Behind bars, Amara confronted the harsh realities of radicalization through news of ISIS atrocities. After painfully surrendering his radical beliefs, he rediscovered his humanity through poetic self-expression. Amara's reflections illuminate the complex interplay between inner psychological struggles and external social forces that drive radicalization. His memoir highlights the ability for redemption through acknowledging past mistakes and rededicating oneself to peace. More than a cautionary tale, "The Boy and His Sandcastle" offers inspiration that light can emerge from even the bleakest circumstances when we open our hearts. Amara's hard-won wisdom delivers hope that peace is possible when we embrace the inherent dignity within ourselves and others. His redemptive story makes a compelling case for the power of the human spirit to change.
Author: Zakaria Amara
ISBN-10: 1738239322
ISBN-13: 9781738239320
Publisher: Zakaria Amara
Language: English
Published: 03/18/2024
Pages: 216
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d
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