Generation Freedom: The Middle East Uprisings and the Remaking of the Modern World

Bruce Feiler, the bestselling author of Walking the Bible and Abraham, examines the biblical and historical underpinnings of the Muslim world's present-day uprisings. As conflicts rock the Middle East, Feiler returns to the region to explore how the sectarian and political conflicts in Libya, Tunisia, Yemen, Egypt, Israel, and Palestine represent a collision between modern-day political tensions, centuries of deeply ingrained religious traditions, and deeply entrenched cultural divides. Joining the ranks of Thomas Friedman and Fareed Zakaria, Feiler offers a book of powerful, transformative insight, uniquely illuminating a region in turmoil whose problems have long been clouded in confusion.

Feiler travels to the heart of the conflict to ask: can an idea that started in the Middle East finally come home and save it?

• On-the-Ground Journalism: Travel with Feiler to the front lines of the uprisings in Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, and Yemen as he captures the voices of a new generation fighting for their future.
• Abrahamic Faiths: Discover the surprising connections between the Arab Spring and the ancient stories of Moses, the Exodus, and the shared heritage of Muslims, Christians, and Jews.
• Generation Freedom: Meet the young, plugged-in, and proactive activists who harnessed technology and hope to topple dictators and challenge the narrative of extremism.
• The Future of the Middle East: Go beyond the headlines to understand the clash between modern politics and ancient traditions, offering vital insight into a region whose transformation will define the 21st century.