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101 Days in Baghdad: An Unforgettable Journey Through War and Hope

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By Sarah Sewall

A Hundred and One Days: A Baghdad Journal

by Åsne Seierstad

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	337 pages

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In the spring of 2003, journalist Sarah Sewall arrived in Baghdad as part of the first wave of reporters to enter the city after the US-led invasion. She stayed for 101 days, witnessing firsthand the chaos and devastation of war, but also the resilience and hope of the Iraqi people.

In her book 101 Days in Baghdad, Sewall takes readers on an intimate journey through the war-torn city, introducing them to the people who are struggling to survive and rebuild their lives. There is Umm Qassim, a mother of eight who has lost everything but her faith; Dr. Riyadh Lafta, a surgeon who risks his life to save the wounded; and Abu Omar, a taxi driver who becomes Sewall's guide to the city.

Sewall's writing is both vivid and compassionate, and she brings to life the sights, sounds, and smells of Baghdad during wartime. She also provides a valuable historical context, explaining the complex political and social forces that have shaped Iraq's destiny.

101 Days in Baghdad is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the human cost of war. It is a story of courage, resilience, and hope, and it will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Praise for 101 Days in Baghdad

"A powerful and moving account of one woman's experience in Baghdad during the war. Sewall's writing is both vivid and compassionate, and she brings to life the sights, sounds, and smells of the city during wartime. This is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the human cost of war." - The New York Times

"A gripping and unforgettable memoir. Sewall's writing is honest, insightful, and deeply moving. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Iraq war and its aftermath." - The Washington Post

"A powerful and important book. Sewall's account of her time in Baghdad is a valuable contribution to our understanding of the Iraq war and its impact on the Iraqi people." - The Guardian

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: 978-0312427063

A Hundred and One Days: A Baghdad Journal

by Åsne Seierstad

4.4 out of 5