I WAS TOLD TO COME ALONE

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The journalist who uncovered the "Jihadi John" story draws on her personal experiences to connect the Muslim world with the West and shed light on the rise of Islamic radicalism. Souad Mekhennet, born to a Turkish mother and Moroccan father, has spent her life navigating diverse cultures, having been educated in Germany and working for American newspapers. Since the 9/11 attacks, she has reported on some of the most dangerous aspects of her faith. Each interview she undertakes is fraught with uncertainty and risk. In her exploration, Mekhennet seeks to understand the motivations of young jihadists and how to address them. With exclusive access to the jihadist world, her reporting often places her life in jeopardy. Her journey takes her from Germany to the heart of the Muslim world, spanning the Middle East, North Africa, Sunni Pakistan, Shia Iran, and the Turkish/Syrian border, where ISIS is prevalent. She returns to Europe, first in London, where she identifies "Jihadi John," and then to Paris and Brussels, where terror strikes at the core of Western civilization. Mekhennet's unique perspective allows her to reveal the human stories behind the headlines, making her an invaluable guide to areas often inaccessible to Western reporters.