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including an admiring review in The Wall Street Journal last week.
The book could not be more timely, considering the world’s current preoccupation with the Islamic world, terrorism, and the consequences of the events of Sept. 11, 2001. In a stroke a publishing luck, Mr. Kiser’s book debuts just when Americans are struggling to understand the Moslem world, its relation to the United States, and the tensions between Christians and Muslims.
The author, who lives near the village of Slate Mills in southern Rappahannock County, will discuss and sign his book on Friday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Sperryville Bookshop on Main Street in Sperryville.
The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited, so reservations are advised by calling 987-8444.
The book is a labor of love that has been underway for several years. The author became interested in Christian-Muslim relations and Algeria, a former French colony in North Africa, during a year he and his family spent in France in 1994-95. He traveled to Algeria and the village of Tibhirine, in 1999 and last year.
Based on the author’s extensive research, including use of intimate journals, interviews with survivors, family members and friends.
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