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Acts of Faith: The Story of an American Muslim, the Struggle for the Soul of a Generation

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Acts of Faithis a remarkable account of growing up Muslim in America and coming to believe in religious pluralism, from one of the most prominent faith leaders in the United States. Eboo Patel's story is a hopeful and moving testament to the power and passion of young people—and of the world-changing potential of an interfaith youth movement.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 192 pages

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