Although we purport to live in a society that is more progressive than ever, our world still teems with the prejudice and racism that has existed for generations. 

Author Linnette James- Sow never experienced this discrimination first-hand until she married her husband, a Muslim. Having grown up in a devout Christian household, Sow was taught that her religion dictated that everyone should be non-judgmental of their fellow human beings, no matter their ethnic background, race, or religion. So it came as a surprise to her when the mention of her Muslim husband was met with shock and discriminatory hatred, often at the hands of the very people who also live by her Christian faith. 

Sow grew to believe that this mutual prejudice stems not from hatred but from fear, and is exacerbated not by the beliefs of the majority, but by the atrocities of a small minority. As she learned more about the Muslim faith, she learned that the two beliefs were not as different as both sides seemed to believe, and she believes that this ignorance adds to the cavernous divide. 

It is in this spirit that Linnette James-Sow brings us her story, in the hopes that her knowledge and experiences can help bridge the gap between two similar, but often misunderstood, faiths.

About the Author

Author Linnette James-Sow is a jack of all trades. Although she works as a psychiatric nurse, Sow has a long history of writing poems, songs, and books. She was born in Jamaica and immigrated to England at the age of 16. She currently lives in Northampton, England with her husband, and intends to continue writing in many venues.