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Son of Hamas: A Gripping Account of Terror, Betrayal, Political Intrigue, and Unthinkable Choices |  | Author: Mosab Hassan Yousef
Creator: Ron Brackin
Publisher: SaltRiver
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Media: Hardcover
Pages: 288
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Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 6.4 x 1.5
ISBN: 1414333072
Dewey Decimal Number: 248.246092
EAN: 9781414333076
ASIN: 1414333072
Publication Date: February 19, 2010
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Since he was a small boy, Mosab Hassan Yousef has had an inside view of the deadly terrorist group Hamas. The oldest son of Sheikh Hassan Yousef, a founding member of Hamas and its most popular leader, young Mosab assisted his father for years in his political activities while being groomed to assume his legacy, politics, status . . . and power. But everything changed when Mosab turned away from terror and violence, and embraced instead the teachings of another famous Middle East leader. In Son of Hamas, Mosab Yousef--now called "Joseph"--reveals new information about the world's most dangerous terrorist organization and unveils the truth about his own role, his agonizing separation from family and homeland, the dangerous decision to make his newfound faith public, and his belief that the Christian mandate to "love your enemies" is the only way to peace in the Middle East.
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 Interesting Perspective. I hope Mosab Hassan Yousef Continues to Write. July 26, 2010
Mark36
I listened to the audio version of this book. It starts as a diatribe against Israel and I initially thought that the reviews of this book were to used to dupe readers. About a fourth of the way into the book, the perspective changes as Mosab Hassan Yousef realsizes that the Hama and PLO leadership are just using the Palestinians people to enrich themselves and not to empower their citizens. You get a sense that Mosab Hassan Yousef recognizes that all the average Palestinian wants is a job and the opportunity to take care of their families an improve their lot in life.
Eventually, Mosab Hassan Yousef has an epipany as realizes that the version of Islam that is being preached is so full of hate that it will never lead to reconcilation.
What is truly amazing is how a very young man could become so worldly in such a short time. By his mid-twenties, Mosab Hassan Yousef is a senior Hamas leader, a spy, and a successful entrepreneur. I hope he writes more because he brings a very unique perspective of a very convoluted situation.
Exciting and Fascinating Story July 25, 2010
D. White (Bossier City, LA)
This book is really interesting and contains at least three stories. The first would be the first hand look at the Israeli and Arab conflict told from someone with the ultimate inside knowledge. It really puts a face to news stories from the past 15 to 20 years. The second story is that of Yousef and his relationship to his father and fellow Arabs. This story is in my opinion the most fascinating one. It is obvious the Yousef thinks the tactics that his father has turned to are evil and ineffective, but he cannot distance himself from the father he loves. I cannot imagine how difficult it must have been for him to betray his father and faith. And finally the third story is Yousef's life as an Israeli agent. It is fascinating to read how torture did not turn him, but friendly actions by the Israelis along with his experiences in the prison camps. I wish the people in charge today would read this book to see how ineffective the harsh interrogation methods were.
Insightful July 25, 2010
Bernard A. Lubran (Rockville, MD, US)
Interesting first-person account of the conversion of the son of a Islamic Middle-East terrorist to a Christian who has rejected the violent path that he was following. Remarkable story of survival in one of the most dangerous parts of the world. The author of this book was recently granted asylum in the United States after being threatened with deportation following the publication of this book.
 Nearly Unbelievable Story...Amazing Man July 20, 2010
jlm79 (Wisconsin)
This book was nearly unbelievable. If Mosab had done only a fraction of what he wrote about, it still would have been amazing! He is one amazing individual. God very definitely put him on this earth for a reason!
As I read, I began looking at the events going on in my life at the time of what was going on in his. He as a child and young adult saw/did so many things he shouldn't have had to. And being the same basic age as he, it brought me that much more appreciation for the life I have lived and respect for what he has done.
And in an amazing 'unexpected' way...if you are a Christian, you will know what I mean... you see God begin to work in him little by little. It is quite a testament to what God can accomplish within a person.
No matter who you are, or what reason you are reading this book for. Whether you like the political history, are curious about Muslim life/Islam , like a good 'spy-story' or to read about a journey to Christianity...this book offers it all! I would suggest it to anyone.
Convert to Christ Seeks Peace and Truth July 17, 2010
Mike Robinson
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Herein one finds the revelations from a former terrorist and later a counter-agent working for peace as he came to trust Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. This volume is passionate, compelling, and true-to-life. A stirring read that will educate the reader on the workings of terrorists.
The Wall St, Journal offered this editorial: "Mosab Hassan Yousef is a best-selling author who wrote "Son of Hamas" about his life as a Palestinian who became an informant for Israeli intelligence. He's probably near the top of every Islamist terror hit list, yet, incredibly enough, the U.S. may soon deport him as a terror threat.
In 2007, Mr. Yousef came to the United States, where he converted to Christianity from Islam and applied for political asylum. The request was denied in February 2009, Mr. Yousef says, on grounds that he was potentially 'a danger to the security of the United States' and had "engaged in terrorist activity." His case has automatically proceeded to the deportation stage, and on June 30 at 8 a.m. He will appear before Judge Rico Bartolomei in Homeland Security Immigration Court in San Diego..." (WSJ, 6-12-10).
World Magazine recently noted this update: "Mosab Hassan Yousef, 32, the son of a founding member of Hamas, became an informant for Israel--and also a Christian. His father, a senior leader of Hamas, has disowned him. But he has found a home in the United States following a June 30 deportation hearing that lasted 15 minutes and went in Yousef's favor when Homeland Security abruptly dropped its objections to granting asylum, without explanation. Yousef said U.S. officials denied his request for asylum last year because he was "engaged in terrorist activity," citing passages of his autobiographical book Son of Hamas in arguing that he had aided terror groups. Israel came to his defense, with Gonen Ben Yitzhak, Yousef's handler for the Israeli domestic intelligence agency Shin Bet, identifying himself publicly for the first time last month and confirming Yousef's work to thwart Hamas. "Mosab is not a terrorist," Yitzhak said. "He prevented killing; he prevented violence . . . he risked his life every day" (WM, 7-17-10).
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"Son of Hamas" powerful, chilling, encouraging, and insightful, yet don't read this right before you go to bed, it may keep you up. Great for the beach and afternoon contemplation.
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