“A gripping account of terror and escape.” — New York Times Book Review
“An urgent and timely book that reminds us of the common threads of the human experience.” — Bruce Feiler, bestselling author of Walking the Bible and Abraham
“A tale of incredible liberation.... Viscerally compelling.” — Forward
“Poignant, captivating, disturbing, yet, in the end, hopeful, The Fox Hunt is a haunting and memorable book that illuminates the humanitarian tragedy of Yemen through the life of one of its refugees.” — Rabbi David Saperstein, former US Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom
“This debut memoir is engaging and tragic yet full of hope as a worldwide effort is undertaken to save Al Samawi’s life. A triumphant work.” — Library Journal (starred review)
“Nail-bitingly suspenseful. ... Al Samawi’s ultimate escape is inspiring, as is his determination to continue to work for international peace and understanding. Illuminating and essential reading.” — Booklist, starred review
“Driving social change in the Arab world is a high stakes game, and Mohammed Al Samawi gambles with his life. A memoir wrapped in a thriller, THE FOX HUNT is one of those rare stories that’s as gripping as it is important.” — BASSEM YOUSSEF, author of Revolution for Dummies and “The Jon Stewart of the Arabic World”
“Compelling. … Powerful. … An important story to tell. Gracious and generous, this personal account of a remarkable life is a reminder of how peace comes in small increments as the result of the work of committed individuals.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Highly readable. ... At a time when our nation, out of our own fear and ignorance, is turning away those who would be among our finest citizens, if only we let them, it’s important to remember the world still desperately looks to us for freedom.” — Chicago Sun-Times
