Here’s what others are saying:
I have several reasons for reading Ali Master’s autobiographical work, Beyond the Golden Door. First, he is a good friend. More importantly, he is a man whose godly character has been demonstrated over a good many years—character I wish to emulate. Beyond this, I really want to know what it is like to walk in the shoes of a foreign student who comes to our shores to receive his education, and who then chooses to embrace the American way of life, with its precious liberties. And, as an American citizen, I am eager to remind myself of the benefits and blessings I possess as a citizen of this great country. Finally, I am interested to learn why a Muslim college student would make the costly decision to become a Christian. I am hopeful that these reasons may also motivate you to read this book.”
BOB DEFFINBAUGH
Ministry Coordinator
Bible.org
Beyond the Golden Door is well written and captivating and provides a frank and revealing look at Ali Master’s personal experiences and challenges. This world could use a better understanding of the individuality of life experiences. The assumption that religion follows birthplace and ethnicity is an unconscious bias that many of us fall prey to. This is well worth reading!”
KATHERINE HAMMACK
Former United States Assistant Secretary of the Army
Ali Master shares with us the very personal, inner journey of leaving one world and making his way to a heart-felt, albeit hard-wrung, commitment to his new world. His is an example of how engaging with diversity can transform us if we accept the implicit invitation to transcend the limitations of our own cultural conditioning. Ali welcomed this invitation and embraced the unsettling journey it brought on—challenging and shedding the certainties, conventions, and orthodoxies of his old world. It led him to make courageous and deliberate choices about aspects of life most of us never have to make. Most importantly, it is his sharing with us and taking ownership of the freedoms to fail, love, seek, believe, build, and self-govern that he creates his golden door. Ali invites us to celebrate with him, and to cherish and safeguard the essential qualities and conditions that enable everyone to thrive.”
JÖRG SCHMITZ
Business anthropologist and managing partner, ThomasLeland,
author of the Cultural Orientations Guide, co-author of Doing Business Internationally, and Leading in English
Read this book if you want to be inspired (or re-inspired) about the promise of America. Sometimes we need a reminder from an unexpected source to direct our attention to the treasures that lie right under our noses. Beyond the Golden Door does exactly that.”
DAVID ALEXANDER
Former Vice chair, Big 4 Firm
Into America’s debate on immigration and religious liberty, Ali Master’s journey is more than one man’s story, but a tutorial for all of us on what it means to be truly free. Be ready to be inspired.”DR. CRAIG SCHILL
Senior Pastor, Lake Cities Community Church and Adjunct Professor, Dallas Theological Seminary
Whether you are curious about God, intrigued by the draw of the American dream, inspired by those who have overcome great challenges or just enjoy a compelling read, I heartily recommend Beyond the Golden Door by Ali Master. Having only known Ali as the successful businessman and deeply committed follower of Christ that he is today, I have been inspired beyond description by the journey that led him to not only discover, but also embrace the American freedoms so easily taken for granted. Through these words, I have found myself challenged to live with a deeper appreciation for my faith and my freedoms.”ANN E. BRADSHAW
Partner, Big 4 Firm