Omar El Akkad
Omar El Akkad is an Egyptian-Canadian novelist and journalist known for his thought-provoking works. Born in Cairo and raised in Canada, he has an international perspective that informs his storytelling. His debut novel, "American War," received critical acclaim for its imaginative and dystopian vision of a future United States. El Akkad's writing often explores themes of conflict, identity, and migration, reflecting his diverse background and journalistic experience.
Book summaries for books written by Omar El Akkad
Quotes
The only thing that comes from killing is more killing.
All this talk of love and loyalty, all this talk of family, it's all just a way to keep us weak.
We don't get to choose what hurts us.
The thing about a story is that you dream it as you tell it, hoping that others might then dream along with you.
War is a language. It's the oldest language, and it's the one we're all born knowing. It's the one that says we're ready to kill or ready to die.
The only thing that changes the world is the things we say and do.
Hatred only breeds more hatred.
There's no greater threat to the world than the belief that someone else is less than you.
The thing about living in a world with no restrictions is that whenever you look in the mirror, you're always looking at the person responsible for what you see.
The only thing that moves faster than thought is the speed at which we forget.
The very first time you see a baby, you're looking at the oldest person you'll ever meet.
People don't want to hear the truth. They want to hear what they already believe.