Wholly Different

In "Wholly Different," Nonie Darwish, an Egyptian American and former Muslim human rights activist, challenges the misconceptions many in the West hold about Islamic values. Sharing her personal journey of breaking away from Islam, she recounts her experiences with violence and social stratification, as well as a notable encounter with President Nasser following her father's assassination. Darwish explores the aspects of Islam that she argues are incompatible with free society, shedding light on the "seventh-century values" maintained by extremists and distinguishing Islam from other Abrahamic faiths.