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Book Jacket FOR GOD AND COUNTRY
Faith and Patriotism Under Fire
JAMES YEE, FORMER US ARMY MUSLIM CHAPLAIN AT GUANTANAMO BAY, WITH AIMEE MOLLOY
SUMMARY  |  EXCERPT
"There's other things about this place that will be a little harder to take," he [Chaplain Hamza, Yee's predecessor] said, turning toward me in his seat and growing more serious. "I don't want to discourage you on your first night, but you need to be prepared. This is not a friendly environment for Muslims, and I don't just mean for the prisoners." He told me that this assignment had been one of the most difficult that he had ever endured, and not because of the long hours or the disorganization, but because of the anti-Muslim hostility. "You need to watch your back," he said. He explained that when he arrived at Guantanamo three months earlier, the Command Sergeant Major had warned him to be careful, implying that many people who worked in interrogations often took a special interest in Muslim personnel, and the chaplains in particular. "It was helpful information," he said, "and it's worth passing along."

He opened his door. "You'll be fine, but be aware."

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ISBN 978-1-58648-369-2
Pub date: 10/10/05
Price: $24.00/32.50 Canada
6 1/8 x 9 1/4
240 pages
Carton Quantity: 32
Autobiography, Current Events, Memoir
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