Teresa Lesher

Born and raised a Christian in the United States, Teresa Lesher has spent her adult life as a Muslim in the Middle East, where she raised four children and served in many academic, research and volunteer positions. With a PhD in Information Studies, she contributed to the education of librarians in Kuwait. With cross-cultural knowledge and experience, she managed two NGOs that cater to expatriates in Kuwait. With a love for writing, she has authored or edited Quranic dictionaries, academic...See more

Born and raised a Christian in the United States, Teresa Lesher has spent her adult life as a Muslim in the Middle East, where she raised four children and served in many academic, research and volunteer positions. With a PhD in Information Studies, she contributed to the education of librarians in Kuwait. With cross-cultural knowledge and experience, she managed two NGOs that cater to expatriates in Kuwait. With a love for writing, she has authored or edited Quranic dictionaries, academic works, and newspaper articles. Now retired, Teresa continues to study Islam and share its beauty with others. See less