Yaroslav Trofimov
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| Yaroslav Trofimov | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kiev, Ukraine |
| Occupation | writer, journalist |
| Nationality |  Italy |
| Genres | Literary nonfiction |
Yaroslav Trofimov is an award-winning author and journalist. He has been a foreign correspondent for The Wall Street Journal since 1999, covering the Middle East, Africa and, recently South and Southeast Asia.
[edit] Books
- "Faith at War: A Journey on the Frontlines of Islam, from Baghdad to Timbuktu," (Henry Holt, New York, 2005; ISBN 978-0312425111). A travelogue through the post-2001 Muslim world, "Faith at War" has been long-listed for the Lettre Ulysses Award for literary journalism in 2006.[1]
- "The Siege of Mecca: The Forgotten Uprising in Islam's Holiest Shrine and the Birth of Al Qaeda," (Doubleday, New York, 2007; ISBN 978-0385519250). A historical thriller about the Grand Mosque Seizure in Mecca in 1979 by the precursors of Al Qaeda. The book was a finalist for the Barnes and Noble Discover Great New Writers award.[2]
[edit] References
- New York Times review of Faith at War: [1]
- Washington Post review of Faith at War:[2]
- Publishers Weekly review of Siege of Mecca:[3]
- Jerusalem Post review of Siege of Mecca:[4]
