Akram's War - a novel of one young Muslim's journey to radicalization

A novel which follows the story of a young Muslim's journey to radicalisation. Would-be suicide bomber Akram charts his life from his childhood in Pakistan, to his disastrous years in the army, and his empty arranged marriage.

About the author

Nadim Safdar was born to Pakistani parents and grew up in the Black Country. He is married with three children and lives in London.

Summary

'I am Akram Khan, formerly Sergeant Khan of the Yeoman's Guard, and I am submitting. I am saving my pleasures for when I am dead.' So begins the story of a young man's journey to radicalisation.

Foreword

'I am Akram Khan, formerly Sergeant Khan of the Yeoman's Guard, and I am submitting. I am saving my pleasures for when I am dead.' So begins the story of a young man's journey to radicalisation.

Product details

• Authors: Nadim Safdar, Safdar Nadim
• Publisher: Atlantic Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.02.2017
• EAN: 9781782397328
• ISBN: 978-1-78239-732-8
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 225 g
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; FICTION / Coming of Age, FICTION / Family Life / General, FICTION / Literary, FICTION / Political, FICTION / Cultural Heritage, FICTION / Religious, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Politics, Family & relationships, Fiction: general and literary, Religious and spiritual fiction, Relating to religious groups