EMEL, 'the Muslim Lifestyle Magazine', has a review of the book No Enemy To Conquer by British journalist Michael Henderson, in its May 2009 issue. The review reads:

Forgiveness often seems impossible in today's contentious world. This book presents stories of real men and women of different faiths and cultures reaching out to reconcile with others, previously deemed their 'enemies'. Moving on in life from the position of victim through the healing process of forgiveness is epitomised in the example of the IRA's chief explosives officer., Patrick Magee who planned the attack at England's Grand Hotel in Brighton, being reconciled with the daughter of Sir Anthony Berry who was murdered in the blast.

Henderson makes a strong case for the moral and ethical aptitude of forgiveness in public life and answers the concerns of those who have a difficult time with this essentially spiritual practice, which is held in such high esteem by all the world's religions. Henderson has divided the book into segments on: Clash or Alliance?, Reaching out to 'The Other', Moving Beyond Victimhood, Taking Responsibility, Creating Safe Space, and Acknowledging the Past. Each section contains commentaries by world leaders, activists and peacemakers such as Desmond Tutu, the late Benazir Bhutto, Betty Bigombe, Rajmohan Gandhi, Joseph Montville, David Smock, Margaret Smith, Donna Hicks and Mohammed Abu-Nimer. A major emphasis in the book is to chart the great strides forward in the strained relationships between Christians and Muslims. No Enemy To Conquer is ideal for those who wish to grasp how human nature can be so forgiving in an unforgiving world. It gives you a strong dose of hope that is much needed in an increasingly cynical world.