“This novel sheds light on one of the most overlooked foreign policy catastrophes of our times --  the flight of Iraq’s ancient Christian community under siege from al Qaeda and other extremists. Despite a massive US presence in Iraq,  America’s leaders have proposed no specific policies to help these defenseless minorities. The forcible de-Christianization of this pivotal country affects us all.  Without the experience of living alongside Christians and other non-Muslims at home, what would prepare Iraqis to peacefully coexist with the West? Ken Timmerman’s riveting tale is a story in urgent need of telling.”