Walking in the Shadow by Ramina Wilkerson

Walking in the Shadow is a stunning account of a young life chronicling experiences children shouldn’t have to face, defied expectations, and found refuge in the most unexpected way. It is about a life that began and nearly ended in war-torn Iraq. Told with candor, sorrow, and hope, we are invited into a world of deep reflection to explore a childhood comprised of complex heritage, persecution, and the development of counter-cultural values. A childhood weighted by trauma yet filled with hope for the possibilities.

This book follows a family’s path that is fraught with terrible danger, targeted by Saddam Hussein’s sadistic regime. They spend years pursuing sanctuary, which seems impossible to find, even as their fate begins to change course on what they believe to be the eve of their execution.

This memoir is so compelling that it will inspire you to examine what you know and believe. A story that will encourage you to find a way to press on even when all hope seems lost.

Paperback, 372 pages