James Michener is known for his very long (1000+ pages) historical fiction novels that are sweeping epics over generations. The Source (published 1965) is one such book. It follows the story of a specific hill in the Holy Land (Palestine/Israel) from antiquity to “modern” (1960s) times while archeologists are performing a dig to learn more

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Growing Up Muslim: Understanding the Beliefs and Practices of Islam by Sambul Ali-Karamali (published August 2012 by Delacourt Books for Young Readers) provides a practical and personal account of what it means to be a Muslim in America. Relating her own personal experiences growing up as a Muslim in Southern California, Ms Ali-Karamali manages to

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