Description: Excerpts from the journal of Umm Zakiyyah, internationally acclaimed author of If I Should Speak and Muslim Girl. She says, "When it comes to faith, I'm still learning. So I claim no authority except that I hope to die with it in my heart. This collection is just a glimpse into my world of hope and confusion as I strive upon that path."
Brief description: Daughter of American converts to Islam, Umm Zakiyyah (also known by her birth name Ruby Moore), writes about the interfaith struggles of Muslims and Christians, and the intercultural, spiritual, and moral struggles of Muslims in America. Her work has earned praise from writers, professors, and filmmakers and has been translated into multiple languages.