Book Review 

Chasing A Mirage – The Tragic Illusion of an Islamic State. 

Author: Tarek Fatah

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Canada

Reviewed By: Javed I. Chaudry

Response to Nargis Tapal, Post #10 

Nargis Tapal wrote: 

“I know a 432 page book is not the typical booklet or pamphlets so many Pakistanis are accustomed to reading, but I propose people should learn to read before they comment on a written text”. 

Apart from being presumptuous, the statement drips arrogance, haughtiness and paranoia.   

I suggest, the authors and their concerned spouses (I understand Nargis Tapal is author’s wife - my apologies if my understanding is incorrect) should learn to take public criticism when they share their thought with public.  

Managing the over-inflated ego would be more sensible, advisable and very desirable.  Challenging the critics to a duel is rather childish. I have no interest or inclination to be a party to your silly and obsessively hedonistic games.  

Dear Lady, you sound desperate to create an excuse by hook or by crook only to arrange for another assembly of people to expose and promote your husband’s book. I for one, won’t be interested in promotion of any Islamophobic literature.  

You have alluded to some kind of jealousy; what could I be jealous about - a trip to Israel supported by the Zionists?  

Javed I. Chaudry

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