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Jimmy The Terrorist: The True Story of Omair Ahmad, the American Who Became a Jihadi

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Omair Ahmad was a typical American teenager. He was born in California, raised in a middle-class family, and attended a local high school. But in 2014, something happened that changed his life forever. Ahmad became radicalized by the Islamic State group, and he soon left the United States to join the terrorist organization in Syria.

Jimmy the Terrorist

by Omair Ahmad

5 out of 5

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In his new book, Jimmy The Terrorist, journalist Joby Warrick tells the gripping true story of Ahmad's transformation from an ordinary teenager to a hardened terrorist. Warrick draws on interviews with Ahmad's family, friends, and fellow jihadists to piece together a chilling portrait of a young man who was seduced by the Islamic State's twisted ideology.

Jimmy The Terrorist is a must-read for anyone interested in the fight against terrorism and the radicalization of young people. It is a cautionary tale about the dangers of extremism, and a reminder that the threat of terrorism is real and ever-present.

Praise for Jimmy The Terrorist

"A gripping and disturbing account of how a young American became a terrorist. Warrick's reporting is meticulous, and his insights into the mind of a jihadist are chilling." —David Ignatius, The Washington Post

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the threat of terrorism and how to stop it. Warrick's book is a powerful reminder that the fight against ISIS is far from over." —Michael Morell, former Acting Director of the CIA

"Jimmy The Terrorist is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the radicalization of young people and the threat of terrorism. Warrick's reporting is impeccable, and his insights are invaluable." —Bruce Hoffman, author of Inside Terrorism

About the Author

Joby Warrick is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who has covered national security and foreign affairs for The Washington Post for more than two decades. He is the author of several books, including The Triple Agent and The Master of Disguise.

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