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Book Synopsis: A fascinating insight into the complexity, history and unpredictability of Iraq. By September 2003, six months after the US-led invasion of Iraq, the anarchy had begun. Rory Stewart, a young British diplomat, was appointed as the Coalition Provisional Authority's deputy governor of a province of 850,000 people in the southern marshland region. There, he and his colleagues confronted gangsters, Iranian-linked politicians, tribal vendettas and a full Islamist insurgency. Occupational Hazards is Rory Stewart's inside account of the attempt to rebuild a nation, the errors made, the misunderstandings and insurmountable difficulties encountered. It reveals an Iraq hidden from most foreign journalists and soldiers. Stewart is an award-winning writer, gifted with extraordinary insight into the comedy, occasional heroism and moral risks of foreign occupation. 'Beautifully written, highly evocative . . . a joy to read' – John Simpson 'A marvellous book . . . a devastating narrative' – Simon Jenkins 'Absolutely absorbing' – Ken Loach 'Strikes gut and brain at once' – James Meek 'Wonderfully observed, wise, evocative' – Observer
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Discover the gripping and unfiltered truth about the complexity, history, and unpredictability of Iraq with Occupational Hazards (Aziza's Secret Fairy Door, 188). Written by award-winning writer Rory Stewart, this book takes you deep into the heart of post-invasion Iraq, where chaos, corruption, and insurgency reign. As the Coalition Provisional Authority's deputy governor in a province of 850,000 people, Stewart and his team faced a host of challenges, including gangsters, political manipulation, and tribal conflicts.
This inside account of the nation-building process provides a behind-the-scenes perspective that is rarely accessible to foreign journalists and soldiers. Through his beautifully written and highly evocative storytelling, Stewart sheds light on the mistakes, the misunderstandings, and the insurmountable difficulties encountered in trying to rebuild a shattered nation. Occupational Hazards offers a thought-provoking exploration of the moral risks faced by those involved in foreign occupation.
With Occupational Hazards, Rory Stewart strikes a perfect balance between gut-wrenching narratives and intellectual analysis. This marvellous book has been described as a devastating narrative by Simon Jenkins and has received high praise from renowned figures such as John Simpson and Ken Loach. You don't want to miss out on this absolutely absorbing and wonderfully observed account of a nation in turmoil.
Immerse yourself in the vivid pages of Occupational Hazards by Rory Stewart and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced during the reconstruction of post-invasion Iraq. Order your copy today and embark on a fascinating journey that will keep you captivated from start to finish. Click here to order now and witness a hidden Iraq rarely seen by the world.
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