"Brigitte Gabriel eloquently reminds America what is truly at stake in this struggle against terrorism: our families, our way of life, and our hopes. Ms. Gabriel's personal account of her own experience is riveting, compelling and spellbinding. This is a must read for the entire American public . . . This book contains monumental revelations that will shock and disturb you. But it is also a story of an indomitable spirit--Brigitte's-- that will move you." --Steve Emerson, author ofAmerican Jihad: The Terrorists Living Amongst Us,Executive Director, the Investigative Project on Terrorism "A compelling and captivating personal story with a powerful lesson about threats to freedom in our time." --R. James Woolsey, Director of Central Intelligence, 1993-95 "Brigitte Gabriel's story is at once intensely personal and possessing global significance . . . the story of her family and her childhood encapsulates the threat that faces the entire free world today. Brigitte Gabriel's words should be read, and studied carefully, by all the law enforcement and government officials of the West -- as well as by everyone who values freedom." -- Robert Spencer, author ofThe Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and the Crusades) "Because They Hateshould be read by all to understand radical Islam. Brigitte . . . . This book gives dire warning of what is to come if the democratic and Western world does not take responsible action to protect its people and societies. The United States is the primary target as Islamic Radicalism attempts to spread its worldwide dominance." --Paul E. Vallely, Maj. General US Army (Ret.), FOX News Channel Military Analyst, and coauthor ofEndgame: The Blueprint for Victory in the War on Terror

A Christian Arab journalist who witnessed the deadly beginnings of fundamentalist Islam issues a passionate wake-up call to America.