What do riding roller coasters, Sufis, life challenges, a Muslim marketing executive and a bunch of Muslim women poets have in common? Perhaps a lot. Riding a Roller Coaster of Life gives a Muslim perspective on facing the challenges of by bringing Eastern wisdom and inspiration to the West. It consists of inspirational anecdotes, wisdom and practical ideas that can help anyone overcome the ups and downs of life. The benefits that one derives in life by practicing the virtues of Patience, Prayer, Purpose, Proactive Planning and Passionate Persistence are very vividly presented by the author. The heart warming compilation is interspersed with poems for each chapter by American Muslim women

"This is a pragmatic book that can offer inspiration and hope for people of any faith who face the ups and downs of life. " Merrin Donley , Career Consultant

"Riding the Roller Coaster sums up the title most aptly and it is bursting with good things. Taking its inspiration from Prophetic and Sufi wisdom, it broadens out to embrace the wisdom of the world. Everyone should own this book: first to read, and then to keep at hand for necessary moments."  Michael Wolfe, Author and Executive Producer Muhammad, Legacy of a Prophet

"Javed Mohammed's personal story and insights in this book give an inside look into the problems and the possible solutions that we can apply in our lives. This is not a 'how to' recipe book, it shares principles which you can adapt to your situation."  Dr. Kamal Sharawy , Psychiatrist and family counselor

About the Author
Javed Mohammed is the author of two published inspirational books. The first being, Gems of Wisdom Heart of Gold and the second , Islam 101. Javed is a sales and marketing executive in Silicon Valley.

* ISBN:      1-59008-037-8

* Format:    paperback, 128 pages

*Publisher: Amana Publications-USA (2005)