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The value of the way of the strangers is that it gives the lie to the notion, repeated so often in the west as to become a cliche. Graeme wood talked about his book the way of the strangers. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Graeme wood, journalist the way of the strangers is an intimate journey into the minds of the islamic state s true believers. I speak with graeme wood, author of the way of the strangers. From the streets of cairo to the mosques of london, graeme wood interviews supporters, recruiters, and sympathizers of the group. The way of the strangers book in pdf or epub format is available for download to the device of your choice. The way of the strangers represents journalism at its best. Fishman, a fellow at west points combating terrorism center, is a diligent analyst and chronicler of the islamic state or isis. Graeme woods the way of strangers is a riveting, intimate journey into the minds of the islamic states true believers, one which upends our understanding of their psychology, character and aims. From the streets of cairo to the mosques of london to the suburbs of melbourne, wood, a national correspondent for. Encounters with the islamic state, in which he profiles some of the tens of thousands of people around the world who have been inspired. The author of the explosive atlantic cover story what is. Graeme charles arthur wood born august 21, 1979 is a canadianamerican journalist who.

Kaplan, author of the return of marco polos world wood is a brilliant analyst and storyteller, and his firsthand reporting and language abilities make him the most reliable commentator on the islamic state. Woods book affords readers a look into the soul of violent jihadism. They had me at free healthcare, says a british woman in a hijab in a recent laughoutloud bbc2 sketch called the real housewives of isis. Below is an extract from the first chapter of his new book the way of the strangers, encounters with the islamic state penguin random house.

Graeme wood is a national correspondent for the atlantic and a contributor to the new republic, the new yorker, the wall street journal, the new york times and many other publications. The way of the strangers explores the pull of isis. And he makes clear, in the conversations he has with islamic state supporters, that they have, too. Graeme woods the way of the strangers on isils hijacking of religion journalist graeme wood uses encounters with muslim extremists to substantiate an old orientalist argument. He shows that the islamic state or isis and its sympathizers are not heretical zealots. Wood is a staff writer at the atlantic and the author of the way of the strangers. Three or four years ago, when i was walking down portland place to the bbc, a small demonstration suddenly appeared round a corner heading in the same direction. Mar 21, 2017 the way of the strangers is an intimate journey into the minds of the islamic states most radical true believers. She has written and edited 14 books about australia and the world. Encounters with the islamic state by graeme wood at indigo.

Graeme wood, journalist the definitive book on the strategy, psychology and theology of isis, based on woods unprecedented access to the islamic state s own recruiters and supporters, and his. Jan 19, 2017 the way of the strangers encounters with the islamic state by graeme wood 317 pp. From graeme wood, author of the explosive atlantic cover story what isis really wants, comes the definitive book on the history, psychology, character, and aims of the islamic state. Jan 30, 2017 graeme wood discusses the way of the strangers. But many of those who disagree with him share the general view that the distinctions between al qaida and the islamic state are, in the main, cosmetic. In his new book, the way of the strangers, he takes this theme further. Encounters with the islamic state, his intimate new account of what drives the jihadi groups true believers.

In way of the strangers, wood explores why young people. From the streets of cairo to the mosques of london. The way of the strangers is an intimate journey into the minds of the islamic state s true believers. Encounters with the islamic state, allen lane, 2017. He has written about middle eastern politics, terrorism, science, north korea, opiate abuse in the united states and eastern europe, professional wrestling, and historical crime.

Encounters with the islamic state by wood, graeme isbn. The way of the strangers by graeme wood overdrive rakuten. And to do that, the best place to start is a new book by graeme wood, the way of the strangers, which gives us the best insight yet into what makes the islamic state tick. The way of the strangers is a fantastic book with disturbing stories and extensive historical and theological information. We meet an egyptian tailor who once made bespoke suits for paul newman and now wants to live, finally, under shariah. The islamic state and the world it wants by wood, graeme isbn.

Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the way of the strangers. Download encounters with world affairs ebook in pdf or epub format. A radical rethinking of what isis is and what it really wants. The way of the strangers is an intimate journey into the minds of the islamic state s most radical true believers. T hese two books afford readers a look into the soul of violent jihadism. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Wood has the talented journalists skill for interview and observation. Based on woods unprecedented access to supporters, recruiters, and highranking members of the most infamous jihadist group in the world, the way of. The way of the strangers argues that, while islamic state is lies outside mainstream islamic tradition, the notion that religious belief is a minor factor in the rise of the islamic state is belied by a crushing weight of evidence that religion matters deeply to those who have traveled to fight 73. The way of the strangers explores the pull of isis graeme wood is both a journalist and a serious student of islam. The way of the strangers fairfax county public library. Encounters with the islamic state, to discuss his book with the programs deputy director, seamus hughes.

He teaches in the political science department at yale university. Dec 19, 2016 in way of the strangers, wood explores why young people embrace isis reporter graeme wood has spent years interviewing members of isis trying to understand what they want. Opinion isis is like a chronic disease the new york times. The way of the strangers ebook by graeme wood 9780812988765. The definitive account of the strategy, psychology, and fundamentalism driving the islamic state, from the author of the groundbreaking atlantic story what isis really wants. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He presents the players and the events in impressive detail.

The way of strangers is based on extensive interviews with either actual sympathizers or people who are intellectually close in some form to the movement. Encounters with the islamic state kindle edition by wood, graeme. In way of the strangers, wood explores why young people embrace isis reporter graeme wood has spent years interviewing members of isis trying to understand what they want. And to do that, the best place to start is the way of the strangers. Sebastian gorka, the terrormaestro of the trump white house, argues that jihadism is a unified front, and that policy should reflect that. Dec 15, 2017 woods book affords readers a look into the soul of violent jihadism. In the way of the strangers, wood uses character study, analysis, and original reporting to take us further into the islamic state s apocalyptic vision. Encounters with the islamic state, author graeme wood often finds himself hemmed in by two very different but equally selfrighteous groups of people as. Encounters with the islamic state, random house, 2016 wood is the most prominent media star exposing isis today. Graeme clarifies terms such as wahhabi, salafi, jihadi, and what they mean to isis. The best way to defeat the islamic state is to understand it.

Wood, a national correspondent for the atlantic, is a gifted storyteller who tracks down jihadist interlocutors around the world. As with any enemy, the best way to defeat the islamic state is to understand it. It is a scintillating read, and one that does more than address the previous essays shortcomings. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. From the streets of cairo to the mosques of london, wood interviews supporters, recruiters, and sympathizers of the group. Encounters with the islamic state audiobook by graeme wood. Encounters with the islamic state graeme wood from graeme wood, author of the explosive atlantic cover story what isis really wants, comes the definitive book on the history, psychology, character, and aims of the islamic state. Their practice and understanding of islam, although. Kindle edition published in 2016, hardcover published in 2016, 0812988752.

Encounters with the islamic state readers are taken on a global journey to meet the frothing fans of isis. March 25, 2019 a discarded islamic state flag in baghuz, eastern. Wood, a national correspondent for the atlantic, is a gifted storyteller who. Graeme wood is a national correspondent at the atlantic and teaches at yale university. The way of the strangers, encounters with the islamic.

In its focus on personal encounters, the book displays an interpretive depth. This makes it a primary source along the same lines as the vice documentary the islamic state. In the way of the strangers, wood uses character study, analysis, and original reporting to take us further into the islamic states apocalyptic vision. Fascinating, terrifying, occasionally blackly humorous. Hes an astute psychologist and a good writer to boot.

Encounters with the islamic state in new york journal of books. Steven pinker, author of the better angels of our nature, on what isis really wants tens of thousands of men and women have left comfortable. Encounters with the islamic state epub, pdf, txt, pdb, rtf, fb2 audiobooks results for the way of the strangers. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones. Way of the strangers graeme wood ebok 9780241240120. From the streets of cairo to the mosques of london, wood interviews supporters, recruiters, and. Encounters with the islamic state is the unabridged 352page version of that article. After downloading, you can read your book at any time you desire. Dr alison broinowski faiia is a former australian diplomat and fellow of the australian institute of international affairs. Graeme woods the way of the strangers gets as close as is humanly. Based on woods unprecedented access to supporters, recruiters, and highranking members of the most infamous jihadist group in the world, the way of the strangers is a riveting, fastpaced deep dive into the apocalyptic dogma that informs the groups worldview, from the ideas that motivate it, to the fatwa factory that produces its laws, to. Graeme wood wants to know these people, to get in their skin, to understand how they see the world. A book talk with graeme wood program on extremism the.