I choose to read Blood Brothers because of its descriptive information on religious racism in the Middle East. This book describes the views on hard living as a Palestinian through Elias Chacour. Elias grew up in a small town called Biram, as a young boy he heavily worshipped God with the help of his parents. Zionist soldiers who claimed they were protecting their town, but were really driving out the Palestinians overtook Biram. The citizens of Biram were forced to move to Gish, a nearby town, where Elias and his family re-established their home. Biram was destroyed when the Zionists left, leaving nothing but ruins. This act of terrorism crumbled the hearts of the people, for it had religious stones and a history for each family. All of Middle East was becoming violent, and as Elias got older he realized he might be in danger. Not long after the destruction, more Zionist soldiers came to Gish, taking all the men with them, claiming they were terrorists. His father and brothers escaped the assault and Zionists shootings, traveling by foot back to Gish. This is when Elias had come to the point where he is determined to make a difference. Elias knows that

2. What are the authors reasons for writing the book?

The author wrote this book with the help of Elias, who described every detail of his life. The author knew that violence was bad, and wanted to show the world that something must be done. Yet the author did not know Elias, but was somehow captured in Elias's story and his fight to reunite people and stop the never ending war. The author knew that this issue of racism should be publicized, to get world help. Not only did it give Elias recognition, but also it made people realize how the World needed to be changed.

The climatic point in Blood Brothers, is when Elias realizes he was sent by God to reunite all religions. It shows the strength and power God can give to one man, who accomplished so much. I am amazed how Elias has survived the violence, and how no one has attempted to hurt him due to their hardship against Elias's beliefs. Perhaps it was Gods protection that kept Elias safe, because he knew Elias would fill the gap of different religious beliefs. I believe this is the climatic point in the book, even if you are non-religious, it makes you think twice why you were sent here, and what you were sent to do.

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