Hearts Turn: Sinners, Seekers, Saints and the Road to Redemption

Heart’s Turn is an emotional rollercoaster, a collection of deeply moving stories that vividly capture the transformative power of faith, love, and personal discovery. Each account is rich with wisdom, offering profound insights for seekers on their own spiritual journey. The beauty of these narratives lies not only in their sincerity but in their ability to resonate on a deeply human level, regardless of where one stands on the path of self-exploration. A truly inspiring and thought-provoking read.

An excellent book and very well written. It provides real hope in an age of despair for many people. The real life stories are ones which many people I am sure will be able to relate to and no doubt will find them a great source of hope and motivation. It really is a gripping read at times.

Michael draws you into his wonderous way of story telling into the lives of peope, he crossed path with. Beautifully writtem with great observation of the subtle details of human character, he shows how ones journey can lead into salavation and realization that there is no God except ONE GOD, the creator of the Universe. And through tauba, the turning of the heart, one can recieve the Divine's guidancd. A book that makes you question your inner heart, brings you into tears yet gives you hope in the belief anf countless belief in the acceptance or return to the One, the Supreme. Michael has done a brilliant job, a master oiece in its own way.

This book has come into my life at a point where I am healing from a test which has been particularly challenging. With the blessings of God Almighty, things are improving. The series of circumstances which brought the reality of this book to my attention have been very telling and as I am reading its' unique content it continues to affect me deeply. At times, leaving me almost perturbed with the honesty with which it discusses the circumstances of its' subjects. We don't often hear these types of narratives in religious circles and capturing these realities makes me see the precise and in-atlerable Divine plan in each of these lives ever more clearly. Indeed we spend so much time worrying and anxious about what will happen to us, this book should help me and others put these thoughts at ease and focus on nurturing ourselves according to true Prophetic and Divine guidance. I cannot reccomend this book enough. May God Almighty increase the author and all its' subjects in light.

I love this book so much, it really increased my faith. The way it is written is beyond captivating and beautiful. The stories are so intricate, I really felt connected to each and every person.

May Allah reward Michael Sugich for the brilliant work he has done in interviewing Muslims from all around the world with incredible stories of redemption and spiritual renewal and also compiling stories of spiritual masters from the past. It is a book that will indeed give you hope during times of despair and InshaAllah reignite the spark of faith within you :)

Amazing piece of writing....I haven't read a single word from this book! My husband 'borrowed' it and began to read it. He loved it so much he started to narrate the stories to me. We are both hooked! Beautifully written, this book truly opens your eyes, heart and mind and illustrates some wonderful and honest stories of personal journeys towards Allah. We have had some great conversations about our own faith and how much we can relate to many of the personal stories/journeys of seeking the Divine.

I read the authors previous book which thrilled me. I rarely complete a book in consecutive days but this I could not leave alone. During this lockdown the book accompanied me from room to room , never being far from my view and I would grab it at every free moment. The stories in the book are told in such a way that one feels like he is watching an epic at every page. Every story would make a great movie ! As a born muslim, surrounded by traditional islam, seeing the struggles of those who reached it with so much effort humbles me. At times tears would flow as one reflects on ones own journey . May God bless the author and all the protagonists.

I really did love my time with this book. There are very special chapters and I believe a heart as well. A life of remembrance, yearning and joyful as well.

Once I started reading "Hearts Turn", I couldn't put it down! An inspiring and exhilarating series of personal stories of mostly-Westerners discovering Islam and purpose and meaning in their lives. What makes it unique is Haroon Sugich has a personal connection with each person, and those relationships span over 50 years in some cases! There are stories from decades ago, like Abdullah Schleifer, who lived through and in the Cuban revolution, the Beatnik movement, and more before discovering Islam from a hashish dealer in Morocco. But also recent ones, like the young Kickboxing champion Muhammad Davis being born into Islam but falling off the path for a moment before learning some important life lessons, the hard way. Peppered in between the stories are ancient anecdotes and tales of repentance and returning to God. In fact, the whole concept of repentance is redefined in this book - from the singular-event English definition to the oft-returning Arabic one. Repentance is a life long project for Muslims, not a one-time moment. Despite its deep faithfulness, the book does not come off preachy or too "Islamic" - rather it feels like a saintly grandfather sitting you down and sharing his life stories, with meaningful lessons nestled within it. I've since bought multiple copies of this book to gift to friends and family, Muslim and of other faiths. It's very accessible and universal while being authentic to its Muslim roots and stories.

Very interesting and very real stories of converts.

I found the stories and narrations in the book to be full of meaningful and relevant lessons that give you alot to appreciate and reflect on. I found it to be relevant to our times of uncertainty and unusual hardships, giving us examples from peoples stories that there is always meanings to be learned and hope to be looked forward to in hardships and struggles. Furthermore, reminds us that being conscious of God and trust in God is paramount, in all your affairs. It reminds me that a diamond is created when put under extreme temperature and pressure. Easy and enjoyable to read.

A moving portrayal of the lives of beautiful souls who lost their way only to find themselves.