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Summary: A false stereotype using 9/11 to sell books.
Review: A false stereotype, cheap shot to dehumanize the American Islamic community by using 9/11 to sell books. By pointing the finger at them and blaming them of not doing anything to stop the terror like being a silent partner. They are guilty because they have the same religion. Even though after three years of tragedy there was no proof any of American Islamic citizens knew anything of the bombing or was arrested because of direct or indirect link to Sept 11.If the same logic holds then the bomber Timothy McVeigh who was guilty of Oklahoma City bombing. He was Christian from Oklahoma city, Then 85 % of Oklahoman's are guilty because they are Christians and they never helped the law enforcement to stop the bombing in Oklahoma city. It is a crooked logic.
Muslim like Christians and Jews worship the same one God. Allah is the
Arabic word of God. Arab Christian or Jews refer to God as Allah in their prayer.
Muslims honor Biblical prophets, accord a special esteem to Jesus and his mother Virgin Mary, and recognize the sacred scriptures revealed to Moses and Jesus, namely the Torah and the New Testament. They honor Jesus, virgin Mary, Moses, and Muhammad in their bible. They
Only pray to one God. They do not pray to Muhammad. Islam and democracy are compatible and complementary. Both rest on accountability,
Consultation,open discussion,delegation and consensus. The opening words of the U.S. Declaration of Independence express deeply felt Islamic sentiments. Muslims pledge themselves to prayer, peace with justice, harmony, cooperation, compassion, charity, family responsibility, tolerance toward people of other faith traditions and respect for the environment. Read the War on Freedom by John Leonard you will understand who benefited the most from 9/11 and you will find out who was dancing in joy and taking pictures while the twin towers fell in the background. After a New Jersey resident spotted them cheering and jumping up and down in apparent joy, she called the police. Police in Bergen county detained five men, the first arrest after 9/11 and they were not Arabs or Muslims ..!
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Summary: Pete King delivers an inside view of the war on terrorism
Review: A real NY thriller
Congressman King has come through again!! The novel takes place in near future in New York where terrorists have once again bombed New York. In trying to solve this crime and stop any future bombings King carries you through a worldwide maze of NYPD, FBI and links to other possible terrorist organizations. Through all of this there is a gripping reflection on the days and months following September 11th. Pete King knows his subject and you get to go along for a ride around the world and through doors you never knew existed.
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Summary: Tour de Force
Review: Congressman King does not let his readers down with his third novel, "Vale of Tears." The story, while fictional, is based in the reality of 9/11 and the new America in which we live. King's personal involvement with the response to 9/11 and current homeland security measures is evident in the historical facts found throughout the story. Well-developed characters and extraordinary dialogue move this work along with great ease. King's authentic passion for the subject is obvious and his commentary is truly refreshing. This third historical fiction of King's is his tour de force and I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Highly Recommended!
Review: Congressman Peter King's latest novel succeeds on two levels. The book is a real page turner. The compelling plot, centered around terrorism in the near future will keep you reading late into the night. In the alternating chapters that relate the terror of 9/11, and of terrorist acts to come, Congressman King reminds us of the war that began on that day, that we must never forget those that were murdered and of the continuing threats against us. His first hand knowledge of the subject matter allows the reader to gain an insider's perspective on the war against terrorism as well as an intimacy with the feelings of the victim's families.
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Summary: A Must Read
Review: Congressman Peter King's third book Vale of Tears tells a tale of future terrorist attacks on Long Island and Brooklyn and one local Congressman's attempt to thwart another attack on the docks of New York City. The novel also flashes back to September 11th and gives the reader an insider's look at the tragic events and America's recovery over the course of the following year through the eyes of a United States Congressman. From the sorrowful funerals to the closed-door congressional meetings with President Bush, Congressman King offers behind the scenes access to what transpired on and after that horrible day. The fictional portion of his novel (odd #'d chapters) is thrilling as well as a scary reminder of how susceptible America is to another attack. I definitely recommend this book!!!
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Summary: Bigotry, racism, and hatred
Review: Dear Readers, I was astonished and utterly disgusted, abhorred, appalled, displeased, grossed out, nauseated, nauseous, offended, outraged, repelled, repulsed, sickened and totally turned off by this book. As a house representative, Peter King should be ashamed of how low he has sank in an attempt to get ratings for his book. His actions epitomizes those who have no honor and dignity and would sink as low as possible to attain publicity. I can only begin to imagine how much hate and racism is kindling in his heart. It takes an enormous amount of "EVIL" in someone's heart to write such a book, and I would strongly request all my fellow American to not waste a dime on this book. His views and attempts to create a division amongst American citizen's is vile and very dangerous, and I urge my fellow Americans to vote against him in future elections, for someone who can bring America together as oppose to divide them.
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Summary: Bigotry, racism, and hatred
Review: Dear Readers, I was astonished and utterly disgusted, abhorred, appalled, displeased, grossed out, nauseated, nauseous, offended, outraged, repelled, repulsed, sickened and totally turned off by this book. As a house representative, Peter King should be ashamed of how low he has sank in an attempt to get ratings for his book. His actions epitomizes those who have no honor and dignity and would sink as low as possible to attain publicity. I can only begin to imagine how much hate and racism is kindling in his heart. It takes an enormous amount of "EVIL" in someone's heart to write such a book, and I would strongly request all my fellow American to not waste a dime on this book. His views and attempts to create a division amongst American citizen's is vile and very dangerous, and I urge my fellow Americans to vote against him in future elections, for someone who can bring America together as oppose to divide them.
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Summary: A Book About Meetings, Unfortunately
Review: I have always liked Rep. Peter King when I've seen him on television. In this book, he presents us with an equally-admirable, fictionalized version of himself, Congressman Sean Cross. But a likeable main character is not enough for a novel: it needs an interesting, at least occasionally-exciting, plot. Unfortunately, while this book is purported to be about terrorism, it isn't really. It's actually about meetings about terrorism. I imagine that, in real life, Peter King spends a lot of time in meetings and no time at all doing dangerous, exciting things like chasing down terrorists. That's a good thing in real life but not so good in a novel. In Vale of Tears, the even-numbered chapters are about Rep. Cross' life in Washington on and after September 11, 2001 -- probably a fictionalized version of what actually happened to Rep. King during that time. After a chapter or two of it, I found that thread to be way too much sentimental tear-jerking and flag-waving for my taste and not much else, even though I am in general agreement with most of Peter King's politics. I skimmed the rest of the chapters about September 11th. The odd-numbered chapters tell a fictional story of more-recent terrorist attacks and the attempts of Rep. Cross, his contacts in and out of the Muslim and Irish communities and law-enforcement to stop even-more-serious attacks before they happen. You might expect a story like this to be told from the points-of-view of the characters involved in it: terrorists and anti-terrorists, with lots of on-the-street action, leading to an exciting climax. But all we get are meetings -- interminable meetings, one after the other. We are never where anything actually happens; rather, we are always where people talk about what happened a long time ago, what might happen, how they could prevent it from happening, what is probably happening somewhere else and then, finally, in lieu of an exciting climax, what actually did happen -- far away from the meeting. Maybe this book should be in the Business Section, for people interested in how to set up and run successful meetings.
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Summary: Imus was wrong - This is a good book
Review: I picked up this book after I heard Imus and Bo Dietl arguing about it last week. Congressman King writes about a subject that he is obviously well versed on. The war on terrorism is being fought on many layers throughout the world and Pete King tells you all about it. The book jumps between the past dealing with 9/11 and its horrible aftermath and the future where terrorists are still keeping New York and the world on its toes. I found it to be well written, entertaining and moving. Imus should go back to his ranch.
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Summary: Congressman turns novelist
Review: I was apprehensive about reading this book. I thought it would be another book where politician hires someone to write for him. Boy was I surprised!!! Pete King not only knows about the workings of Congress but is well versed about terrorism and the forces worldwide that are fighting the war. I enjoyed the way he split the chapters between the past and the future. In the past the reader gets a personal view of what Pete King went through on 9/11 and the months following. It is sad to read of his visit to wakes, funerals and homes of those who lost loved ones. In the chapters dealing with the future you are on a rollercoaster ride through the many layers of the war on terrorism. It truly is an eye opening experience. Now that I have given Congressman King a chance with Vale of Tears I can't wait to read his other 2 books - Deliver Us From Evil and Terrible Beauty. I hope they live up to the high standard set by Vale of Tears.
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