What a fabulous book! I am a revert to Islam of a similar age to her and grew up watching MTV and going to some of the concerts that she talks about in this book. I was really interested in what led her to Islam and made her decide to leave such a completely different way of life.

Kristiane Backer’s memoir From MTV To Mecca is a truly insightful, enjoyable and informative insight into the journey of a conversation to Islam. As I noted on my Twitter account, I hadn’t heard of sister Kristiane previously despite her fame working with MTV in the early 1990’s, but the book highlighted why many people in the entertainment industry, despite huge success, still feel an emptiness that professional success cannot fill. It also shows that having a small piece of open-mindedness in experiencing and getting to know other peoples cultures can also have benefits.

I found myself so immersed to the spiritual journey of Ms. Backer, her book is kind of a living example that lead me to find out the God within ourselves. I felt ashamed of being Muslim but so left behind of seeking the true meaning of my faith. This book is truly an eye opener for to reactive my faith and living the life as Allah has created me to this world. Thank you Ms. Backer for letting us/ me know on how to find The Lord ! Exquisite Memoir.

Inspiring

I really couldn't put this book down. It is actually rather sad in parts but extremely fascinating. I could really relate to the struggles she faced with the culture that many Muslims mistake for Islam. Her travels around the world really showed her lots of different ways Islam is interpreted. This book is not just for Muslims either, after my raving about it I already have a non Muslim friend who has ordered it.

Kristiane has led a colourful life from exploring different lifestyles to seeking spirituality and finding identity in the most amazing ways. Thank you Kristiane for letting us go on your journey with you the book was inspired.

Excellent book, giving a detailed account of a reverts journey from the bright lights of the West to achieving calm through in God.

I am still reading through this interesting story of a women who worked for mtv and had everything then decided to swap it all for islam

Excellent, unique sincere account of one woman's journey towards God which acts as a bridge to understanding between the East and West. Cannot recommend it highly enough.

This book gives an insight about the Sufi Islam , specially beyond the borders of Indian Sub continent.

Kristiane Backer, tells her Islam story without concealing the difficult times and issues she encountered along her journey. She really touched on issues concern women in Islam and clarified many misinformation the west has against Islam and Muslim women.
I really enjoyed every page of the book. And was happy she recommended other books on Islam for us. I learned about Gai Eaton and others from her and immediately downloaded some books she recommended. Very well written book. She is so honest and down to earth. I do recommend this book to anyone who is inquiring about Islam and anyone thinking about converting to Islam.

Reading the whole book gave me the combination of the joy like reading a fiction and the satisfaction of reading an honest-to-goodness non-fiction.
The author brings you on her journey so seamlessly, it is as if you were with her every step of the journey.
From the discovery, to unravelling the beauty philosophies and real teachings of Islam, to exploring new experiences as she educates herself on Islam, to meeting such beautiful characters along her journey, be it famous personalitirs or just those who made an impact in her life.
The quotes, be they from Al Quran, Hadiths or from leading personalities, are so carefully selected and beautifully highlighted throughout the book. It may put even some born-Muslims to shame for not knowing/neglecting these wonderful gems as already encapsulated in Islam. She is an example of someone diligently striving to educate oneself, to understand our journey, our purpose in this life (and beyond).