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  • The Way of the Strangers

  • Encounters with the Islamic State
  • By: Graeme Wood
  • Narrated by: Jeff Harding
  • Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (19 ratings)

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Publisher's Summary

From Graeme Wood, author of the explosive Atlantic cover story 'What ISIS Really Wants', comes the definitive book on the history, psychology, character and aims of the Islamic State. Based on Wood's unprecedented access to supporters, recruiters and high-ranking members of the most infamous jihadist group in the world, The Way of the Strangers is a riveting, fast-paced deep dive into the apocalyptic dogma that informs the group's worldview, from the ideas that motivate it to the 'fatwa factory' that produces its laws to its very specific plans for the future. By accepting that ISIS truly believes the end is nigh, we can understand its strategy - and predict what it will do next.

©2016 Graeme Wood (P)2017 Audible, Ltd

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"Wood is a fearless, relentlessly curious and magnetically interesting writer who takes us on an intellectual and theological journey to the darkest places on the planet, and yet he manages to do this without despairing for our collective future. This book is a triumph of journalism." (Jeffrey Goldberg, editor in chief, The Atlantic)

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Incredibly Frightening & Enlightening!

An amazing insight into the Jihadists & Islamists of the world. The best book that describes the link between belief and action.

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Graeme Wood uncovers the motivations and religious ideologies driving the Islamic State. The interviews, research, and level of background knowledge are first rate. His humorous and insightful commentary is refreshing and made me laugh out loud. This is easily one of the best books I have read on Islamic extremism.

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Fantastic book!

Would you listen to The Way of the Strangers again? Why?

I will listen to this book again...It is bursting with great information that is unique to Graeme as he is the person interviewing and having first hand experiences with the people.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Way of the Strangers?

A very insightful book, written from the mind of a strong journalist who is interested in painting a truthful picture, only adding minimal moral commentary.

Have you listened to any of Jeff Harding’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Okay reading - voice is not my favourite and doesnt capture the voice or flavour of Graeme as i have heard him.

Any additional comments?

Give this a read if you want to understand ISIS. Get into their head first hand!

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