In recent years; the Uzbekistan government has been criticized for its brutal suppression of its Muslim population. This book; which is based on the author's intimate acquaintance with the region and several years of ethnographic research; is about how Muslims in this part of the world negotiate their religious practices despite the restraints of a stifling authoritarian regime. Fascinatingly; the book also shows how the restrictive atmosphere has actually helped shape the moral context of peoples' lives; and how understandings of what it means to be a Muslim emerge creatively out of lived experience.
#48549 in Books 2015-07-31Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .67 x 6.00l; #File Name: 0996480005296 pages
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50 of 53 people found the following review helpful. The things our fathers saw and couldn't forget.By Martin Q.My own father was one of the first to be caughtin the first draft. It was called the fish bowl draft. The year was 1939 and he was 19 years old. His time in the service was almost at an end; but then Pearl Harbor happened; and he was in for the duration. He too; was in the Pacific; but to his dying day he would NEVER talk about his experiences in the service. I didn't understand why until I; too; went to Vietnam; and now I understand. My father was a member of The Greatest Generation; and their sacrifices made it a possibility for those who came behind to learn from them and not make the mistakes that brought the world to where it was in their time.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Rozell’s work for my oldest grandson who has been raised to love this countryBy M. AlexanderThis work is so important and I thank Matthew Rozell for his contribution to the legacy of so many who sacrificed so much for us. I’m 66 and a 27 year USAF veteran. My father fought in WWII with the 82nd Airborne. He was badly wounded in the invasion of Italy and was partially paralyzed the rest of his life. I had tears in my eyes through major portions of this volume. I’m well read on the history and strategies of WWII. But books such as Mr Rozell’s that capture the personal war are absolutely precious to the memory of these men who gave their youth and lives for the rest of us. I’ve visited many of our WWII cemeteries in Europe and make a habit of whispering aloud the names on the headstones I pass as a small gesture to these men that they are not forgotten. This book is just such a whisper. I’ve bought hard copies of Mr. Rozell’s work for my oldest grandson who has been raised to love this country. Reading these books will reinforce just why remembering is so important.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Perhaps the best book on World War II I've readBy Bill HartI've read many books on World War II; but none made me feel like I'd been there with these men. There were times I waste sure whose story I was reading; but it didn't matter as each kept my interest. What U perhaps enjoyed the most was the stories are told as if the man was telling you in person. The book also gave me information I'd not heard before like how many prisoners died in route to Japan. I would recommend this book to anyone.
