Echoes

by Jamilah Kolocotronis

Joshua Adams has always been a wild child. He graduated from reckless childhood accidents to girls and alcohol. By the time he is twenty-three he has three children and a failing marriage. He leaves his wife, after yet another argument, and moves in with some Muslim guys he knows. With the patient encouragement of his friends, Joshua begins to study Islam. Six months later he becomes a Muslim and looks forward to starting a new life. But his fresh start is overshadowed by echoes from his past. First Joshua must conquer the old habits which haunt him after the initial excitement of his conversion has worn off. He must continue his new life as a practicing Muslim while facing difficulties from his past a bitter ex-wife, three children whom he abandoned, and strained relationships with his mother and two older brothers. Joshua makes the greatest jihad-the jihad of the self-as he struggles to overcome his past and become a true Muslim. Echoes, the first book in the Echoes Series, is a story of determination and love.

284 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 17, 2013

Reviews

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

4 1/2 stars. I'm not familiar with the author. This is my first time reading something from Jamilah. At first I felt that I was reading a letter or a diary. It just was very easy to read. I actually did enjoy the book. I completely thought it was going to be something different. It's a story about family and difficulties. I recommend you giving it a shot.