The Haj

In The Haj, Leon Uris delivers a sweeping, unflinching portrait of the Middle East in turmoil, told through the life of Ishmael, a young Palestinian boy caught in the storms of war, displacement, and political upheaval. Through Ishmael’s eyes and the powerful, often ruthless figures around him, Uris reveals the human cost of decades of conflict—identity shaped by struggle, families fractured by violence, and hope tested by history. Bold, provocative, and profoundly emotional, The Haj blends personal tragedy with epic storytelling, offering readers a gripping journey into a world where survival demands courage, and truth is as contested as the land itself.