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A review by kitsuneheart
The Terrorist's Son: A Story of Choice by Zak Ebrahim
5.0
Children whose parents are in jail are not entirely rare. A child whose father is in jail for terrorist crimes is rarely considered in America, but Zak Ebrahim's father has been in jail for the assassination of a prominent Jewish leader since Zak was seven years old. In the years that followed, Zak gained a strange notoriety at school, where his father's deeds were mostly ignored, but sometimes even rewarded, with students expressing approval of the man's actions, even giving Zak money.
But Zak grew up uncomfortable with his father's actions. Where did the hate come from? What was its purpose? Was it good? As he grew, his father's hate became more pronounced, sending Zak further and further away, until, despite being the son of one of America's most well-know pre-9/11 terrorists, Zak came to a tolerance and love of his fellow men that his father would have seen as sacrilegious.
The audiobook reading is fantastic. This is a worthy read for anyone, but especially recommended if you've a family member who has their own prejudices to work through.
But Zak grew up uncomfortable with his father's actions. Where did the hate come from? What was its purpose? Was it good? As he grew, his father's hate became more pronounced, sending Zak further and further away, until, despite being the son of one of America's most well-know pre-9/11 terrorists, Zak came to a tolerance and love of his fellow men that his father would have seen as sacrilegious.
The audiobook reading is fantastic. This is a worthy read for anyone, but especially recommended if you've a family member who has their own prejudices to work through.