“Idliby is an eloquent and informed spokeswoman for her faith, and voices like hers are needed in today's charged political climate.” —Publishers Weekly

“An unflinchingly intimate and honest examination of some of the most difficult issues that have come to define the ‘coming of age' experiences of American Muslims. This is essential reading for those who have ever feared or been feared and anyone who has ever asked, ‘Where are the moderates?'” —Reza Aslan, author of Zealot and No god but God

“Burqas, Baseball and Apple Pie is a lovely and lyrical look into the life of one American Muslim woman and her family. It will expand and enrich your view of Islam and America.” —Eboo Patel, author of Sacred Ground: Pluralism, Prejudice and the Promise of America

“A powerful memoir of being a Muslim woman and mother in post-9/11 America. It touches the soul of the reader and brings home the simple truth that the heart of America and the heart of Islam can indeed beat together as one.” —Kamran Pasha, author of Mother of the Believers

“In this thoughtful and courageous memoir, Ranya Tabari Idliby takes on the intolerance of so-called ‘patriots' and the fundamentalism of those who consider themselves religious ‘purists' and teaches us all important lessons about what it really means to be an American and a Muslim.” —James Zogby, founder and president, Arab American Institute, and author of Arab Voices