A review by bibliomaineiac
For God and Country: Faith and Patriotism Under Fire by James Yee

4.0

This book angered me. As in, I would read a page or two, and then have to stop, catch my breath, and calm myself. I consider myself a patriot of my country. I am the descendent of numerous veterans and I can trace my relationship to two United States presidents. I am a spouse of a veteran and the mother of one. What this man was put through, simply because of his religion, makes my blood boil. My heart breaks for Yousaf Yee, and the lasting effects this ordeal had on him. I also thank him, because through this book, I learned more about the religion of Islam that I did not know. And learning about others and their cultures should be something we all aspire to. It is how we learn about life, and gain empathy. But I'm still angry.