Turbulence

by Jamilah, Kolocotronis

Brad Adams appears to have it all. A devoted wife. Two intelligent sons. A large house in the suburbs. And a successful career. But the death of his mother in a plane crash disturbs his tranquil existence. His brothers are able to mourn and get on with their lives, but Brad finds he cannot put his grief behind him. Instead he enters a world of panic and nightmares. A single incident of rage, brought on by the constant stress he is experiencing, destroys all he has worked so hard to build. The pain of his failure leads him to a path of destruction which becomes an odyssey as he searches for the peace he has never known.

360 pages, Paperback

First published February 9, 2007

About the author

My series of novels traces the challenges faced by a Chicago family after the youngest son becomes a Muslim.
The first three books in the series--Echoes, Rebounding, and Turbulence--have been published. The fourth book, Ripples, is due out next spring. The final book, Silence, will be published in 2009."

Reviews

[Raheemah Odusote · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had intended to read the 5-part series, and I finally did so this year. I am on the 4th book. For this part, I was enthralled by her writing style - fast-paced at times and just okay at others. I love the fact that this Islamic fiction is devoid of obscenities, vulgarity, and nudity.
This book pulled me in with its raw honesty. I loved how Kolocotronis explored the internal storm of a Muslim trying to stay upright in a whirlwind of pressure, misunderstanding, and grief. The emotional weight felt real. What struck me most was how faith was not a perfect, steady line, but a struggle, a question, and ultimately, a refuge. Turbulence made me reflect on my moments of spiritual unrest and the silent du’as we make when words fail.

[Aaisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book (series) for the third time in 7 years, yet it was still so poignant, inspirational and gripping. Sister Jamilah (Allah yarhamhaa) had a beautiful way of making a fictional work so powerful with her underlying, deeper messages as portrayed through the lives' of her characters. This series is bound to touch the reader and make one pause whilst reading, to just ponder over the Mercy of Allah and the profound meaning behind the author's words.
Sister Jamilah portrays realistic life experiences of Muslim reverts living in the West, their challenges and experiences, both positive and negative.

[Sabrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

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