PositiveThe Winnipeg Free Press (CAN)This insightful and engaging history of Islam across the Americas recognizes the centuries-old influences of Muslims and the contemporary contributions they are making to Western societies ... Mouallem’s personal quest for identity offers a window from which to view the dilemna facing Muslims throughout Western societies, but his portrayal of Islam as a \'Western religion\' is sure to generate controversy fueled by recent Islamic-driven events in Afghanistan ... Mouallem’s use of lesser-known Arabic terms and phrases contextualized within heartwarming personal anecdotes helps create a writing style that informs and entertains while inviting serious contemplation.