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S'està carregant… Iraq Through A Bullet Hole: A Civilian Returns Homede Issam M. Jameel
   Cap No hi ha cap discussió a Converses sobre aquesta obra.   Ressenya escrita per a Crítics Matiners de LibraryThing . )1   GonzoMycoBio | Nov 10, 2010 |  Ressenya escrita per a Crítics Matiners de LibraryThing . Linkmeister | Feb 10, 2010 | Ressenya escrita per a Crítics Matiners de LibraryThing .Unfortunately, in this case, Jameel's narrative fails to impress. A stranger in his own home, Jameel remains disconnected from the conflict and his community; while the author superficially recognizes and addresses this disconnection, he never really explore it with precision or in great depth. In the end, the premise, a slice of life of an exile and convert in a time of war, is promising, but the work itself is underwhelming, at best. (  ) BGP | Dec 29, 2009 | Ressenya escrita per a Crítics Matiners de LibraryThing .Everyone has their own view of the rights and wrongs of the US invasion, but what struck me most was the complete disconnect between the aims of the US and the aspirations of the ordinary Iraqis who had to live through the war years. Survival was the main goal, with the interaction of Shia, Sunni and Kurds contributing to the general mayhem, and the presence of the US troops being viewed mainly as a dangerous irrelevance. Issam Jameel is an established playwright, and this is his first book in English, so his narrative does not flow as well as it might. But it is a useful addition to the story of the Iraq war. louisste | Nov 16, 2009 | Ressenya escrita per a Crítics Matiners de LibraryThing .I must recommend this book to journalism students, political science and cultural studies buffs, and anyone wishing to attain a grounds-eye view on the situation in Iraq during one of its most turbulent periods. It is refreshing and often jarring to get uncensored, insiders’ opinions from Iraqi citizens on how they feel about their country and heritage and the invading U.S. and Coalition forces, to get a view into the lives of average citizens and their struggles. Too much is lost with even the best investigative journalism we receive here in the States. Issam Jameel returned home under regrettable circumstances. A male relative of his was working as a bodyguard when he came under attack by insurgent forces. He survived the attack, but was killed by United States Army forces that arrived later and mistakenly thought the attack was still underway. This tragedy colors and informs his entire trip. He visits his family who resides in various locales in Baghdad that live in different spectra of the cultural rifts that split the nation. We see a nation fractured by conflict, shell-shocked and paranoid. He has religious arguments. He watches as a few of them prepare to flee the country. Even his entry and exit from the country is informative and rife with tension. I very much enjoyed this tale of Iraq unbiased by American preconceptions. (  ) cleverusername2 | Aug 14, 2009 | Sense ressenyes | afegeix-hi una ressenya
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A unique on-the-ground account of a country shattered Iraqi playwright Issam Jameel returns to Iraq in the summer of 2005 after a 12-year exile. From the relative safety of Jordan, where he worked for an opposition radio station under the watchful eyes of Saddam's spies, he travels by car to Baghdad visit family and friends. He longs to see his mother country, but the immediate reason is to grieve his nephew's untimely death at the hands of American forces while guarding an Iraq parliament member from insurgent attacks. Jameel enters a Kafkaesque nightmare of assassinations, kidnapping, and explosions. American soldiers are everywhere in the streets and ready to shoot whenever they feel danger is close. He sees the formerly secular civil society fairly well replaced by vehement sectarianism, intolerance, and ignorance. Basic human needs have become a endless daily struggle amidst the shards of infrastructure. Tasks we all take for granted, such as selling a house or getting a job are fraught with peril as old scores continue to be settled on religious, ethnic, and political fronts. Everywhere he turns, people are desperate to leave but fear for the worst. After returning safely, he started to record the events he had seen, trying to be honest and impartial to unfold the Iraqi problem to the western community. This is his story. Critics Praise Iraq Through A Bullet Hole "Issam Jameel's Iraq Through A Bullet Hole is evocative in the best sense of the word. A native Iraqi, he describes with measured sadness and authenticity the dismemberment of his country by a senseless war. His perspective on events there-both personal and general-will not be found in reporting done by the Western press. His tale reminds us that the things that matter most-family, friends, and faith can and will endure even the most severe trials. I highly recommend this book for its relevance and timelessness." --Cristobal Krusen, Author and Filmmaker "Iraq has been a focus for our attention for years now, since our armed forces went looking for nonexistent weapons of mass destruction there. The media have presented a picture-but how real is it? What is life really like in that unfortunate country? Find out by reading this book." --Robert Rich, PhD, Author of Cancer: A Personal Challenge "Going home is such a trivial thing to so many people in the world. This story is the revealing statement of one man that went home to find it lost in such a strife-filled region, considered by historians as the origin of modern civilization. For those who do know how difficult his journey was, they will relate to Issam's message which is one of perseverance, shared hope and a common faith in mankind that in the end, all could eventually be well. If only men would let it..." --Bill Evans, civilian contractor in Iraq More info at www.IraqThruABulletHole.com Book #5 in the Reflections of History Series from Modern History Press www.ModernHistoryPress.com No s'han trobat descripcions de biblioteca. |
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