"The struggle knows not the logic of morals" is an Arabic saying. Our Protagonist is an Iraqi man who is not inherently violent. But violence is tearing his world apart. He tries to fight back to defend the honor of his community. His nerves shatter. When his family is in jeopardy he must finally decide whether he has enough in him to do what must be done. With this struggle we see him fight with something we all must deal with sooner or later. The question is: will he come out the same on the other side?

This version also includes an excerpt from the novel sequel The Struggle Knows Not.