A Tale of Two Omars

A Library Journal Title to Watch This book is the fascinating and inspiring odyssey of one man's quest to be his authentic self--a difficult enough task for anyone, but try adding gay, Muslim and Jewish into the mix! --Alan Cumming A Tale of Two Omars is a story of freedom. It's about taking all your challenges and privileges, owning them and using them to live a life in charge. --Diane von Furstenberg In a story made for the screen, Omar rips away the bandages and exposes the many scars of his past. Harrowing and haunting, but shared with hope and humility, A Tale of Two Omars reminds us how important it is to live our truths without shame. The message is clear: Don't let the past define your future, have it inform and illuminate a future path. --Rosanna Arquette, BAFTA Winner, Emmy and Golden Globe Nominated Actress Omar Sharif Jr.'s book cannot come at a better time for humanity and the world. Glamorous, engrossing, and challenging, his edict for a better world is evident in every page. --Irena Medavoy, actress, philanthropist, and entrepreneur In A Tale of Two Omars, Omar Sharif Jr. puts his heart on the page, gifting us with a powerful and essential memoir of self-discovery. Brimming with beautiful remembrances of his grandfather and terrifying stories of abuse and homophobia, this is an essential book that shines a much-needed light on the intersection of Arab and queer identity. --Abdi Nazemian, Lambda Award winning author of Like a Love Story, a Stonewall Honor book Omar Sharif Jr.'s book cannot come at a better time for humanity and the world. Glamorous, engrossing, and challenging, his edict for a better world is evident in every page. --Irena Medavoy, actress, philanthropist, and entrepreneur