“This isn’t a war, but it is equally dangerous and important. The strategic goal is clear and obvious, but it requires moral and historical justification. The means used won’t be completely innocent, but the purpose is justifiable and worthy of respect. A little bit of cunning won’t hurt anyone… All those Arabs living in the United States were told: ‘I want a fake history!’ One dream haunted Makrem constantly: to bring all the Arabs living in exile together in one place. He dreamed of a country where Arabs could gather after being scattered across the world. There, no one would oppress or intimidate them. It would be a strong country, because it would combine what they have learned from all civilizations. In his unique style, Dr. Ahmed Khalid Tawfiq takes us on a thrilling journey in his new novel ‘Shabib’, from Norway to the United States, passing through Liberia, Egypt, and Australia, until we reach the equator. He presents many bold ideas, leaving the question open: Can one man truly change the world, even if he believes he is the right person, in the right time, to do the right thing?”