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Synopsis
In Search of A Holy Land is a perfectly timed memoir told with brisk honesty and sharp humour. Sweeping from the suburbs of North London to the olive groves of Palestine, it explores a life of excess-to-spirituality impacted by the struggle of a distant people. Paddling the celebrity shallows of the 1990's as Tony Blair's sister-in-law, Lauren Booth explored everything city life had on offer; appearing on reality TV shows and at the opening of a paper bag (if it meant freebies).
Yet, as a cautious Christian, she was drawn to the Holy Land too. Given the chance to visit Palestine, instead of finding the faith of her Catholic heritage, she became embroiled in the people's struggle, accidentally breaking a deadly siege by land and sea, playing handball with Hamas and witnessing daily acts of patience and courage which would change her forever. Above all In Search of A Holy Land is a witty personal odyssey calling the reader to consider the universal question; `what's this life thing all about?'
Story Elements
Setting
| Geography: | United Kingdom, Great Britain |
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| Realism: | A true story to the best of the author's knowledge |
| Setting Type: | Wilderness/Desert/Other outdoors |
| Time Period: | 2010 - 2019 |
Main Character
| Age: | Adult |
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| Gender: | Female |
| Race: | Caucasian European |
| Religion: | Muslim |
| Sexual Preference: | Heterosexual |
Styles & Themes
| Humor: | Moments of levity |
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| Inspires Reader to Feel: | Spiritual |
| Mysteries & Puzzles: | None or only very minor mysteries |
| Pacing: | Moves quickly |
| Physical Action: | Frequent action, driven by threat to safety or life by antagonist(s) |
| Political/Social Commentary: | Heavy use of social and political themes on a personal level |
| Romance: | Minor romance, not a significant story driver |
| Genre | Political |
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Assalama alaikoum dear sister Lauren. Mashallah mashallah tabarakallah. May God's blessings be upon you and your family in this life and in the after life inshallah.
I felt compelled to write to you and thank you today. After a few traumatic weeks mourning the sudden loss of my blessed mother and feeling the deepest sadness and fear I've ever felt, I saw the announcement on your page that you had your book giveaway online and was relieved that Allah sent me this opportunity to distract my mind from the torture of it all.
I'd wanted to read it for sometime as my family and I had watched so many of your talks and have much respect for you but being so broke, I couldn't afford to purchase the book unfortunately. I was delighted that I managed to download it less than 72 hours ago.
Subhanallah Allah, I couldn't put it down. I started reading it yesterday morning and have just completed it 15 minutes ago. I dropped everything I had planned to do yesterday and today and just rested with multiple tablets around me not to lose the momentum as I flicked through every digital page with much excitement and admiration.
Thank you dear sister for sharing your unique journey. Your words, thoughts and reflections resonated with me in so many ways. I'm surprised our paths never crossed as I too was at a few of the same events. I too was a London bred, European background, raised in foreign media circles. I too was at every protest and event for Palestine and Iraq. I too was working to raise funds to provide medical aid for their causes and I too became a Muslim, traveled across the Middle East over the last 25 years. Having read your journey just filled my heart with pride and joy for you. What a warrior you are dear sister. Much more courageous than I to reach such destinations and peoples in their home countries. Jazakallah khair dear sister. May Allah reward you abundantly for all your efforts.
There was much in the book that surprised me, topics I never thought you'd touch as I thought perhaps were too sensitive and others that reminded me of my own in sensitivities and ignorance about Islam many years before embracing it myself.
Much love & God bless
S.
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May Allah bless you
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Lauren's story is one of my favorites, especially that it is related to beloved Palestine . Thank you for sharing you mtivating story.
About the author
Lauren Booth
Lauren Booth is a highly sought after writer, presenter and international speaker. In 2019, she performed her one-woman show ‘Accidentally Muslim’ at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe to great reviews. She currently runs executive media training for professionals. Her new podcast co hosted with Ust. Haleh Banani launches at the end of 2021. To subscribe to Lauren's newsletter or sign up for her training programmes go to laurenbooth.co.uk