"Scholarly attention to the elusive Han-Uyghur encounters is long overdue. This volume's masterful integration of historical analysis and first-hand oral testimony compellingly demonstrates both the complexity of these encounters and the possibilities for bridging social, cultural, ethnic, and religious divides in a politically sensitive context. It stands as an indispensable resource for scholars, practitioners, and all who seek to advance cross-cultural understanding." -- Rev Dr Xiaoli Yang, University of Divinity, Australia "Michael Copeland carefully and tenderly sheds light on the fraught relationships between the ethnic Uyghur minority and the Han majority in China. He reveals why distrust is rampant, but also the ways that Islam and Christianity can create unexpected bridges between them. The book offers hope as well as wisdom." -- Daryl R. Ireland, Boston University.