Because They Hate: A Survivor of Islamic Terror Warns America

306 Pages·2008·1.35 MB·English

by  Brigitte Gabriel

Praise for Because They Hate

"Part memoir and part analysis of the social, political, and religious factors that
created the current situation in the Middle East, Gabriel issues a clear warning."
—The Tampa Tribune

"A compelling and captivating personal story with a powerful lesson about
threats to freedom in our time."
—R. James Woolsey, Director of Central Intelligence, 1993-1995

"Brigitte Gabriel’s story is at once intensely personal and possessing global
significance. . . . the story of her family and her childhood encapsulates the
threat that faces the entire free world today. Brigitte Gabriel’s words should be
read, and studied carefully, by all the law enforcement and government officials
of the West—as well as by everyone who values freedom."
—Robert Spencer, author of The Politically Incorrect

Guide to Islam (and the Crusades)

"Her writing is eloquent and her passion tremendous."
—Publishers Weekly

"Gabriel believes the West is complacent about the threat posed by radical Islam.
She learned while growing up Christian in Lebanon that Islamofascists are
serious—and if we want to survive we better take them seriously. She speaks
with the passion of a survivor who has seen death and destruction firsthand—and
doesn’t want America to suffer the same future as Lebanon."— World Magazine

"Brigitte Gabriel eloquently reminds America what is truly at stake in this
struggle against terrorism: our families, our way of life, and our hopes. Ms.
Gabriel’s personal account of her own experience is riveting, compelling, and
spellbinding. This is a must read for the entire American public . . . Because
They Hate contains monumental revelations that will shock and disturb you. But
it is also a story of an indomitable spirit—Brigitte’s—that will move you."
—Steve Emerson, author of American Jihad:

The Terrorists Living Amongst Us, executive director, the
Investigative Project on Terrorism

"Because They Hate is powerful, passionate, and full of divine purpose."
—Dr. John C. Hagee, senior pastor, Cornerstone Church,
author of Jerusalem Countdown: A Warning to the World

"Because They Hate should be read by all to understand radical Islam.. . . This
book gives dire warning of what is to come if the democratic and Western world
does not take responsible action to protect its people and societies. The United
States is the primary target as Islamic radicalism attempts to spread its
worldwide dominance."
—Paul E. Vallely, Maj. General U.S. Army (Ret.), FOX News
Channel Military Analyst, and coauthor of Endgame:

The Blueprint for Victory in the War on Terror

” [Brigitte Gabriel’s] writing is a critical wake-up call to Americans as we face
the threat of takeover by jihadists. We are glad to be able to help her share her
story with God-fearing, patriotic Americans who care about the truth and want to
learn about the threat every nation throughout the world is facing from radical
Islam."
—Paul F. Crouch, Jr., vice president of administration,
Trinity Broadcasting Network

"Gabriel makes her case, but also offers a sound and powerful program of what
we have to do as a nation and as individuals to stave off defeat by radical Islam."
—The Bulletin
BECAUSE THEY HATE
BECAUSE THEY HATE

A SURVIVOR OF ISLAMIC TERROR
WARNS AMERICA

Brigitte Gabriel
St. Martin’s Griffin
New York
BECAUSE THEY HATE. Copyright © 2006 by Brigitte Gabriel. All rights reserved. Printed in the United
States of America. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without
written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews. For
information, address St. Martin’s Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10010.

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Gabriel, Brigitte.

Because they hate : a survivor of Islamic terror warns America / Brigitte Gabriel.

p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN-13: 978-0-312-35838-9

ISBN-10: 0-312-35838-5

1. Terrorism—Lebanon. 2. Victims of terrorism—Lebanon. 3. Terrorism— Religious aspects—Islam. I.
Title.

HV6433.L4G33 2006
956.7204'4092—dc22
[B]
2006013500
First St. Martin’s Griffin Edition: January 2008
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
IN HONOR OF
My mother, Bahia, my father, Nicholas, and
all the victims of religious-bigoted terror.
DEDICATED TO
My pride and joy, Jessica and Virginia,
in the hope that their generation may live
under freedom and democracy.
Contents

Introduction to the 2006 Edition
Introduction to the 2008 Edition
1. Peace Before the Rage
2. My 9/11
3. Life Under Terror
4. Hopeless Existence
5. A Life-changing Experience
6. Rebuilding Our Lives
7. Clash of Civilizations
8. Terrorists Among Us
9. The Toxic Tsunami of Hate
10. The Ivy-Covered Fifth Column: Islamic Influence Alive and Well on
American Campuses
11. Bull’s-eye of the Middle East
12. Societies Are Not Created Equal
13. Is Islam a Peaceful Religion?