The author does an excellent job of telling the stories of Muslim women in the US, who are very diverse. Ms. Gehrke-White introduces the reader to the lives of the New Traditionalists, The Blenders, The Converts, The Persecuted, and the Changers. In the US, the Muslimah has, as the author said, an "extraordinary" life, complete with choices, unfortunately unlike some of her counterparts abroad. The book is a celebration of Muslimah diversity. The Muslim women are speaking from their own voices. These are their stories. Through the interviews, Ms. Gehrke-White gained access to the lives of Muslim women like few non-Muslim authors have. As you read this book, you will throw away all your pre-conceptions and stereotypes of Muslim women.

This book is a realistic portrayal of American Muslim women. Those who are offended by positive stories need to know that American Muslim community is larger than 27 Muslim nation-states. The United States enjoyes the most affluent and educated group of Muslims in the world. It is unfair and inappropriate to compare this group of women to the Muslim women in other parts of the world.

Similarly, those who are offended by not so positive stories assume that the author is implying that the women's problems are the fault of the religion,Islam. That is not what the book says. It is human failure. As long as Muslims are a part of human stock, their struggle with good and evil will continue. I think this book is an excellent attempt to place American Muslims as a part of general American landscape. In my opinion it is a five star book.

Mohammad S. Shakir