Podcast
On Being with Krista Tippett
The book explores the role of faith and brotherhood in the making and unmaking of terrorists. It was discussed as revealing the sweep of the author's work and thought, moving beyond book tour interviews to explore deeper understanding.
I don't, I don't do book interviews per say. I find that when people are on book tour it's the least revealing an interesting time for them to talk about what they do.
— Episode: [Unedited] Scott Atran with Krista Tippe...
Episode: [Unedited] Scott Atran with Krista Tippett
The book explores the role of faith and brotherhood in the making and unmaking of terrorists. It was discussed as revealing the sweep of the author's work and thought, moving beyond book tour interviews to explore deeper understanding.
I don't, I don't do book interviews per say. I find that when people are on book tour it's the least revealing an interesting time for them to talk about what they do.
But so, okay. I'm just going to say. In case you are in all interest, I'm a little blurrier. I was on the, I was on, you know, communicating with the Muslim brothers. I had the Egyptian Muslim brothers in Cairo all this morning before they pushed off to the, to the demonstrations.
So, I'm really interested in the sweep of your work and your thought and what you know. And of course we will also tell people about the book.
Because those are the terrorists. Those are those who would be terrorists or would be us or our friends. And it is up to us and how we deal with the political world. And the hopes and dreams that emerge in their own societies that will decide whether they go one way or the other.
At the beginning of your book, which is called Talking to the Enemy Faith, Brotherhood and the Unmaking of Terrorists, right? Before the table of contents, you have this absolutely beautiful picture of children. Looks like they're either coming out of school or going to school. They're beautiful children. It's kind of a heartbreaking picture in a lovely way.