Dale,

You might also try Robert Spencer's and Daniel Ali's Inside Islam: A Guide for Catholics, a Q&A catechism put out by Ascension Press. Lots of history, theology, examinations of the Koran, etc. Ali is a convert who I believe hails from Iraq.

Enjoy the rest of your vacation.
Rich Leonardi | Homepage | 08.28.06 - 4:29 am | #

Or on a very different topic- The Wal-Mart Effect by Charles Fishman. On the total impact of the world's largest realtor. Must reading for b-school students and others interested in economic matters. Written clearly and with minimum jargon.
Gerard E. | 08.28.06 - 4:02 pm | #