About the Book:

Taking a serious and insightful look at Islamophobia prior to and after 9/11 and the misrepresentation of Islam in American culture, an Egyptian-American dispels the rhetoric of national evangelists while sharing his view of Islam as a peaceful religion. Dr. Gharbo shares his forty years of American cultural experience with honesty, humor and insight, taking us through the assimilation process from Egyptian to American culture.

About the Author:

Samir A. Gharbo, Ph.D. is a former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Islamic Foundation of Central Ohio and former V.P. of Central Ohioans for Peace. He received his degree from the College of Pharmacy at the University of Cairo, Egypt and Ph.D. from the University of Graz, Austria. He retired as Professor from the College of Pharmacy, University of Alexandria, Egypt, as Cancer Research Scientist in Industrial Companies in America and as Adjunct Professor at Columbus State Community College, where he was a recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award. Dr. Gharbo has published many scientific papers. He was a three-time Olympian with the Egyptian National water polo team.