My BOOKS
Voices Over the Mountains
This book takes you on a journey in the Middle East, in a mysterious and little known country of Kurdistan. Here, the book showcases the life of Shawket Barwary, a Kurd whose family were threatened and pursued out of their peaceful village in the 1970s. From there, the story unfolds into one of courage and perseverance. You'll see and feel the fear and anxiety that refugees must encounter on an almost daily basis. You'll see how one man's determination to progress and give back comes about even in the most trying of times. Voices over the Mountains tells about an issue that is relevant even today as it was in the 1970s, of people fleeing their homes for better life across the oceans and seas. Take an in depth journey in moving account of a translator, a soldier, a father, and a citizen of a country that always strives to make the most of life and to persevere even when the inevitable seems most likely. Learn about Kurdistan and the modern refugee. This authentic book is truly a unique look into a life of people the rest of the world knows little about. It's powerful and inspirational, and it's a good read any time of the day.
Land of the Rising Sun
In a mountainous region snuggled between Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and Syria lies the Kurdish people. People that have fought for centuries to be free and independent. In this book, Shawket Barwary, a Kurdish-American, takes you on a personal journey through the lands and people that make up this little known country. In personally exclusive interviews, you’ll have the chance to hear the words of the Peshmerga, Kurdish freedom fighters in the front line, fighting ISIL and other extremist groups in the area. You’ll get a tour through the mountains, lakes, and cities of Kurdistan, as well as participate in the world famous Kurdish weddings. You’ll see how the Kurds celebrate their new year, and how their generosity and hospitality has enabled hundreds of thousands of refugees from all over the Middle East to find comfort and safety in their land. This book takes you through the history and culture of these incredible people, and highlights the values and characteristics of a nation who holds paramount importance for the future of the Middle East region as well as the Western world. Kurdistan is the newest and brightest opportunity on the horizon, a land of great potential and incredible beauty. Written in an authentic style, this book will surely capture your interest and imagination.
In the Footsteps of Prophet Mohammad
Prophet Mohammad (Peace be Upon Him) is considered by many Muslims to be the ideal man of God. He possessed many traits that made him an outstanding leader for his people, able to withstand the many trails that befell him with great humility and compassion. In this short book, Shawket Barwary outlines ten virtuous characteristics that made Prophet Mohammad (Peace be Upon Him) a godly man. Every chapter focuses on a specific trait in detail, showing us how we too can come to be more like Our Prophet, so that we may come closer to God and become better humans to each other.