Two Sisters
A Father, His Daughters, and Their Journey into the Syrian Jihad
Åsne Seierstad
Follow the journey of two Somali sisters who leave Norway to join ISIS in Syria, and the father who will stop at nothing to bring them back. This riveting true-story account by acclaimed author Åsne Seierstad takes readers into the heart of a family divided by faith, exploring themes of radicalization, extremism, and devotion. With expert narrative skill and primary sources, Seierstad brings to life the human toll of war and the lengths family members will go to save each other. Two Sisters is a must-read for those seeking to understand the complex forces that drive individuals to join extremist groups.
Publish Date
2016-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
2016-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.21
ISBN
9780374538200
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2019-09-12T12:50:02.000Z
@AsneSeierstad While we're at it, Åsne's book is awesome and you should read it regardless the language. It tells the real story of two Somali-Norwegian sisters who joined ISIS, as their distraught father tried to cross into Syria to bring them back. Get it here: – source