Home, Land, Security Deradicalization and the Journey Back from Extremism

Why do people become radicalized, and can militant radicals be rehabilitated? In this provocative and deeply reported look into the emerging field of deradicalization, Power investigates these questions, providing a compassionate look at the myriad forces driving young people into the arms of radical belief systems. . . . In these riveting, character-driven pages, Power encourages us to resist moral binaries of good and evil as we work toward countering terrorist groups and the loved ones held in their sway. Esquire (Best Books of Fall 2021)

Deeply reported and ultimately optimistic . . . astounding . . . Power humanizes militant jihadists and offers insights into the forces that push people toward extremism. . . . Interweaving intimate character profiles and in-depth research, this is a nuanced look at a critical yet overlooked front in the fight against extremism. Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Power s exceptionally wide-ranging research persuaded her that Americans need to stop thinking about former militants in absolutist terms like good and evil and to take a more nuanced approach to fostering their deradicalization and preventing the backsliding that may occur during long imprisonments. . . . This book is full of valuable insights into violent extremism . . . A provocative exploration of the appeal of terrorist groups and how to counter it effectively. Kirkus Reviews