Vít Mlejnek Books

"This woman is a major hero of our time." —Richard Dawkins Ayaan Hirsi Ali captivated readers with her memoir, Infidel, and now, in her follow-up, she recounts her journey to America, escaping death threats from European Islamists and the turmoil she faced. This narrative explores her physical and emotional quest for freedom, transitioning from a restrictive tribal mindset to embracing life as an equal citizen in an open society. Through her experiences, she highlights the challenges of reconciling Islamic beliefs with Western values. Hirsi Ali shares her struggles after breaking ties with her family and her efforts to shed superstitions that hindered her assimilation into Western culture. A poignant moment occurs during her reconciliation with her devout father, who disowned her after she renounced Islam post-9/11. The memoir portrays a family divided by cultural clashes while also celebrating her discoveries in America. Hirsi Ali warns against underestimating radical Islam and urges Western institutions, including universities and the feminist movement, to implement innovative solutions for Muslim immigrants. This work serves as her intellectual coming-of-age, delivering an urgent message about the threats posed by Islam to open societies. A celebration of free speech and democracy, it is a vital call to action.

A practical guide to what we have lost in the modern world, why we have lost it and how easily it is to rediscover. Harmony is a blueprint for a more balanced, sustainable world that the human race must create to survive.

"The real-life puzzle of what happened to the generation of Jewish children who survived the Holocaust in hiding, Edgar Award-winning mystery novelist R. D. Rosen tells this silent, forgotten generation's story through the lives of three girls hidden in three different countries--among the less than 10 percent of Jewish children in Europe to survive World War II--who went on to lead remarkable lives in New York City"-- Provided by publisher

Hillary Clinton's candid reflections about the key moments during her time as Secretary of State, as well as her thoughts on how to navigate the challenges of the 21st century