The book by Ed Husain, The Islamist, is a shocking insider story of British Islamic fundamentalism, narrated by a former radical. Husain, who became a fundamentalist Islamist at 16, describes his journey and return to a normal life after many years of emotional turmoil. He examines the phenomenon of radicalization of young Muslims in Britain and the dangers posed by the possibility of a second, domestic terrorist attack.

By recounting his experiences within these groups and the reasons that led him to join them, Husain reveals the allure of extreme thought and the infiltration of fanatics in Muslim communities, as well as the truth behind their agenda to undermine the West and moderate Islam. He writes candidly about life after fanaticism and sheds light on the depth of the problem that is now gripping the hearts and minds of Muslims.

The Islamist has received widespread acclaim and has been nominated for the Orwell Prize for political writing and the PEN/Ackerley Prize for literary autobiography. A book that is undoubtedly "a complete eye-opener" according to The Times, "gripping and terrifyingly honest" according to the Observer, while being characterized as "compelling and provocative" by Martin Amis.

Pages: 304, Dimensions: 13x13cm