The Butterfly Mosque (2010) by G. Willow Wilson is a memoir tracing her journey from an atheist upbringing in Denver to embracing Islam and building a life in Cairo. Wilson recounts her first encounters with Islam at Boston University, her quiet conversion, and her move to Egypt, where she confronts cultural contrasts, deepens her faith, and falls in love with her future husband, Omar. Blending themes of religion, identity, and cross-cultural relationships, the book explores both the challenges and beauty of straddling two worlds. Acclaimed for its nuanced portrayal of Muslim womanhood, it was named a Seattle Times Best Book of 2010 and stands as a significant work in Wilson’s broader career, which includes the award-winning Alif the Unseen and Marvel’s Ms. Marvel.
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