In modern Islam, Shiites Revived and Sunnis did not like that!

"A few days ago, I finished reading a very interesting book about the Middle East and more specifically about the Shiite Muslims. The Shia Revival by Vali Nasr is a must-read for all those who have no idea what the terms 'Shiite' and 'Sunni' mean. I actually recommend it more for those who are interested in knowing why there is a difference in the two terms and why was all this fuss called 'sectarian war in Iraq.'
Although I knew many things mentioned in the book, I still found that there were things I did not really know. Nasr narrates, analyzes and discusses them in details."
Baghdad Treasure

Isn't it ironic, You had to travel to the west, to learn something about the east, where you are a native.

But your not alone, nor is this experience unique, it's happened to millions of us.