For centuries Europe has benefitted from Islam, often without acknowledging it and without giving anything in return. Now with the publication of Islam Between East and West, Europe has begun to pay its debt to Islam. Rational and yet not insulting to the emotions, it exalts the spirit without denigrating the body. But what stands it apart as a landmark is its transcendental wisdom expressed in a style inherent to all noble ideas. Doubtless, its appeal will go beyond its time because it embraces life -- and there is no greather theme than life.

About the Author:
Former President of Bosnia-Herzegovina, he was born in 1925 and died in 2003. He received his BS in Law from the University of Sarajevo in 1956, and was imprisoned for campaigning against oppressive Communist rule of Yugoslavia from 1983 to 1988.

His political career included being a Muslim lawyer, moderate, and a lifelong anti-communist. He spent most of his time in office trying to save the lives of his fellow Muslims; Helped found the Party of Democratic Action, 1990; Assumed presidency 1990; Elected chairman of Bosnia's three-person national presidency, 1996; Renounced presidency 2000.

As well as being a politician, Izetbegovic was a respected scholar and writer. His books include Islamic Declaration, Problems of Islamic Renaissance and My Escape to Freedom.