Sep 22, 2015 the author of this years common reading book, eboo patel, spoke about interfaith work, the exploratory nature of college life and other ideas from in his book to a large audience in cohen auditorium last night. Eboo patels struggle to forge his identity as a muslim, an indian, and an american. How to be a muslim audiobook haroon moghul audible. Eboo patels story is a hopeful and moving testament to the power and passion of young peopleand of the worldchanging potential of an interfaith youth movement. Patel affectionately known as daajii, the fourth and current spiritual guide of the centuryold heartfulness traditionpresent.
Acts of faith is the inspiring story of eboo patels own life journey and his vision in creating an interfaith youth movement. In the face of revelations about how the federal government mishandled the katrina calamity, this book is a mustread before further wind and water sweep away more lives. Eboo patel, founder and executive director of interfaith youth core and author of acts of faith this book could well be the most highly readable, accurate, and uptodate introduction to the worlds major. Each day of the year has a unique inspirational quote or message with it, along with a short essay to assist in reflection and wisdom. Instead of the usual fare of games, friends, fundraisers, and trips that characterize too much religious youth work, patel reminds us of the critical, urgent need to engage young people as change agents for creating a more civil and vibrant society. The story of islam, the story of pluralism of acts of faith eboo patel discusses his time at oxford, his work with the interfaith youth core, and the discovery of his faith in islam. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Pi is surrounded by the boundless ocean and sky but is trapped in a tiny lifeboat, and within that lifeboat he has his own.
Eboo patel is a remarkable young man with the wisdom to seek truth and the courage to speak it. The eight rival religions that run the world, new york times bestselling author of religious literacy and religion scholar stephen prothero argues that persistent. Intriguing memoir by an american muslim of indian descent who discovered a calling to interfaith work. Feb 26, 2018 eboo patel talks about his book acts of faith. Acts of faith is the 1985 novel written by rajiva wijesinha.
A shining vision of the possibilities of interfaith cooperation and pluralistic discourse. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation eboo patel, author. Eboo patel s story is a hopeful and moving testament to the power and passion of young peopleand of the worldchanging potential of an interfaith youth movement. Acts of faith eboo patel sparknotes is god really out there. Acts of faith is a thoughtful and inspirational work that explores the unique pressures on people of color with great insight and sensitivity. Read acts of faith the story of an american muslim, in the struggle for the soul of a generation by eboo patel available from rakuten kobo. Here is a look at our fifth book in the new testament filtering through all the examples we see of the word faith. As i begin to read acts of faith by eboo patel and see his perspective on his religious faith of being a muslim i can sort of relate. Acts of faith, caputos epic fifth novelthis one about civil war in sudanhighlights what he learned as a line officer and on journey by foot and camel across the deserts of sudan in the 1970s. While sitting in buddhist meditation, islamic prayers he had learned in childhood came up in his mind.
Acts of faith acts of faith audiobook, by iyanla vanzant. American novelist philip caputo has also written a novel named acts of faith. Part memoir, part treatise on the vulnerability of youth who are preyed upon and radicalized by religious zealots, the book examines patels search for his identity, following him from childhood to his time as the founder of. In this heartcentered book, a student in conversation with his teacher, kamlesh d. Eboo patel has 29 books on goodreads with 7899 ratings. Acts of faith is a thoughtful and inspirational book that explores the unique pressures on people of color today with great insight and sensitivity. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation, eboo patel writes about his personal journey as an interfaith leader. The story of a former evangelical christian turned openly gay atheist who now works to bridge the divide between atheists and the religious the stunning popularity of the new atheist. The acts of the apostles the acts of the apostles presents the amazing story of the early christian church through the rest of new testament times.
From growing up muslim in the chicago suburbs to starting a national organization dedicated to religious pluralism, acts of faith covers. Eboo patel is founder and president of interfaith youth core, a nonprofit organization that promotes interfaith leadership on college campuses, and a former faith adviser to president barack obama. This program confronts the four basic areas that create stress and imbalance for people of color. Although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the. This post will exhaustively look at every example we see in the book of acts with a brief commentary on each. Book summary candide begins in the german town of westphalia, where candide, a young man, lives in the castle of baron of thundertentronckh. Eboo patel author, vikas adam narrator, audible studios publisher try audible free.
The story of an american muslim, in the struggle for the soul of a generation. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a. When american writer stephanie saldana finds herself in an empty house at the beginning of nablus road, the dividing line between east and west. Martins press, 2015,is a nod to toni morrisons suggestion that stories about the middle passage did not seep into the african american oral tradition. Perezreverte was known to me chiefly for his literary mysteries, in which the resolution. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. In other words, his faith formation had occurred in the midst of religious diversity 73. Patel went back to islam not in a mosque, but through contacts with people from other traditions. One of americas foremost advocates and practitioners of interfaith understanding, he has written a book that. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android.
Part autobiographical, part visionary, acts of faith recounts patel s coming of age as an indianamerican muslim alongside the development of a vision for a viable, pluralist america. The situation of much of the novel is a contradiction between boundaries and freedom. Common reading book author eboo patel speaks about faith. I read the spanish original, but i am writing here for a wider audience.
Acts of faith is a unique, compelling, and important story that reframes the dialogue about youth and religion. Eboo patel gives a thoughtful and at points funny account of his journey to create the interfaith youth core. The story of an american muslim in the struggle for the soul of a generation is a book by eboo patel. Acts of faith is a remarkable account of growing up muslim in america and coming to believe in religious pluralism, from one of the most prominent faith leaders in the united states.
Eboo patels story is a hopeful and moving testament to the power and. After jesus was victorious over satan and returned to heaven, the enemy turned his attention to jesus church on earth. This is a book to cherish, to read over and over, a book that sheds light and warmth on one of the most difficult questions of our era. Eboo patels story is a hopeful and moving testament to the power and passion of young people and of the worldchanging potential of an interfaith youth movement. Acts of faith, eboo patel shares his faith journey as an american muslim and the call to religious pluralism which led him to found the interfaith youth core ifyc. Meaning, faith, and the life of pi a conscious choice between hopelessness and faith is the spine of this story. Sudhir venkatesh gang leader for a day audiobook sudhir venkatesh gang leader for a day. Meaning, faith, and the life of pi psychology today. Acts of faith, a beautifully written story of discovery and hope, chronicles dr. Acts of faith summary and study guide supersummary. Eboo patel s story is a hopeful and moving testament to the power and passion of young people and of the worldchanging potential of an interfaith youth movement.
Eboo patel, founder and president, interfaith youth core, author of. Eboo patel is the author of acts of faith, sacred ground, and interfaith leadership. Princeton, nick dolle for free with a 30 day free trial. Read acts of faith by eboo patel for free with a 30 day free trial.
A noted philosopher, doctor pangloss, tutors the baron on. Why did jesus, moses, the buddha, and mohammed cross the road. There is no better time to stand up for your values than when they are. Acts of faith and millions of other books are available for instant access. Written by eboo patel, audiobook narrated by vikas adam. By faith in the name of jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. Acts of faith by eboo patel overdrive rakuten overdrive.
He shows how educating a new generation to reject religious intolerance and work for the common good is the only way the world can avoid growing fanaticism and violence. New post fundraising results, improved mobile version, your uploads page and minisurvey in our blog. Three years in a row this celebrated author has won the coveted blackboard book of the yearfor acts of faith 1993, the value in the valley 1995, and. Life of pi themes from litcharts the creators of sparknotes. I am not a muslim, i am a christian but growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood as a kid and being an afroamerican i felt at times the same way that he did. Eboo patel is the founder and president of interfaith youth core and the author of acts of faith. A visionary book, part comingofage memoir and part calltoaction.
Download the bible, the holy quran, the mahabharata and. When four religious leaders walk across the road, its not the beginning of a joke. Listen to robert fulghum, author of the bestselling book all i really need to know i learned in kindergarten, talk about his belief in dancing in this. Eboo patel is founder and executive director of the interfaith youth core, a chicagobased international nonprofit building. Sacred ground ebook by eboo patel 9780807077498 rakuten kobo. Acts of faith by eboo patel on free audio book download. The story of an american muslim, in the struggle for the soul of a generation patel, eboo on. Acts of faith is a remarkable account of growing up muslim in america and coming to believe in religious pluralism, from one of the most prominent faith leaders. Jul 19, 2007 walking the faith line with eboo patel author eboo patel talks about the hate and rejection he sees in many young religious extremists, and why ignoring the faith line that divides us comes at a. There is no better time to stand up for your values than when they are under attack. With a new afterword acts of faith is a remarkable account of growing up muslim in america and. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of acts.
Download the bible, the holy quran, the mahabharata. But i just had to tell you how much i genuinely like the book. Set in the summer of 1939 on the day of the annual village pageant at pointz hall, the novel weaves together the musings of several disparate characters and their reactions to the imminence of the second world war, which provides the novel with its dark undercurrent. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation was sent to all incoming firstyears and. Acts of faith the story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation. The book is the first in a trilogy that was followed by days of despair in 1987 and concludes with 2005s the limits of love.
Why did jesus, moses, the buddha, and mohammed cross the. The story of an american muslim, the struggle for the soul of a generation. Jan 01, 2007 a wonderful book written by an incredible mind and spirit. Part memoir, part treatise on the vulnerability of youth who are preyed upon and radicalized by religious zealots, the book examines patel. Acts of faith ebook by eboo patel 97808070063 rakuten kobo. He was a member of president obamaaos inaugural faith council, is a regular contributor to the washington post, huffington post, cnn, and public radio, and speaks frequently about interfaith cooperation on college campuses. As a young man eboo patel, an american muslim from india, experienced. The story of an american muslim, in the struggle for the soul of a generation by eboo patel jul 27, 2010 4. Patel, a founder of the interfaith youth core, traces the personal journey that led to the groups formation and introduces readers to its philosophy. Read sacred ground pluralism, prejudice, and the promise of america by eboo patel available from rakuten kobo.
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