Destiny Disrupted: A History of the World through Islamic Eyes Audiobook

" An entertaining overview of the history of Islam that's short, simple, and easy-to-read. These sorts of history books might leave you wanting more detail, but they also make it easier to get a bird's eye view perspective on things. This book does exactly that, and gives valuable insight into one of the world's most influential ideologies. "

" an informally written account of the history of the world through islamic eyes. good reading and a different perspective "

" Thus far an engaging read. "

" This is a true history of the Islamic world. Something we should all try to learn about,especially our children. "

" History from a non-European different perspective. "

" Een must read voor iedereen die de moderne tijd vanuit moslim standpunt wil bekijken "

" I learned so much about Islam and the Arab world from this book. "

" Interesting and informative. I enjoyed reading history from the "Middle World" viewpoint. "

" Absolutely fascinating--I learned so much, plus it's a really enjoyable read. I'm recommending it to everyone. "

" Excellent overview of the history of the "Middle World". A very important book to read if you want begin to understand the roots the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. "

" Easily the most thought provoking history book I've recently read. "

" World history is always the story of how 'we' got to the here and now, so the shape of the narrative inherently depends on who we mean by 'we' and what we mean by 'here and now'. "

" A very interesting dispassionate and somewhat unbiased view of the history of much of the world through Islamic eyes. "

" Engaging to read, well written. Enlightening. I learned a lot from this book. "

" I thought this was a fabulous book. Very easy to read with a conversational, easy style but with a mountain of information and a necessary refocusing of our world history to give the Muslim world their appropriate place in it. Should be read by all. "

" A well written, easy to follow book that is packed with info. Would recommend this highly to anyone interested in Islamic History. "

" It is good to have different perspectives on world history. An interesting read. "

" Excellent Narrative History of Islam "

" An interesting non-western look at history. The author takes us all the way from Mohammed through the terrorist events of 2001 and does an even handed job of explaining why, from a Moderate Muslim's perspective, the events took place. "

" This is a fascinating history of Islam from its origins to current day. It is a lengthy tome but well written and readable. Much of the mystery of Islam for Westerners is explained and explored. "

" An eye-opening and entertaining exploration of Muslim history and world view. "

" World history is always the story of how 'we' got to the here and now, so the shape of the narrative inherently depends on who we mean by 'we' and what we mean by 'here and now'. "

" A must read for every Westerner. Tamim does an outstanding job of describing world history through the eyes of a Muslim. It’s the eastern equivalent to “A Little History of the World by E. H. Gombrich”. ISBN-10: 1586488139 "

" One of the best books I've read this year. "