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maryreadsandsips's review against another edition
2.0
"Space-age warfare meets pre-WWI tactics. This is the most cowardly war of all, a politicians' war, full of lies." (217)
An important read, a bit rambling and disjointed at times, but enlightening to the lived experience of war. Gives real meaning to the phrase 'those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it'.
An important read, a bit rambling and disjointed at times, but enlightening to the lived experience of war. Gives real meaning to the phrase 'those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it'.
banana_hutch's review against another edition
4.0
This is not your typical war diary. It was a grim picture, painted by an adult woman, an artist, living in Baghdad during the Gulf War. It tells of daily life during those years, how people survived, adapted, and carried on. It shows how average citizens of Iraq viewed the US and the UN (spoiler alert: we don't come off looking great, guys) and how the embargo really hurt people - no medicine, no medical supplies (like surgical thread or gloves), no materials to repair appliances or cars, etc.
I definitely recommend this one if you have even a passing interest in history (American, Middle Eastern, or military), or if you enjoy reading books in the diary style. Or if, somehow, you still think America can do no wrong.
I definitely recommend this one if you have even a passing interest in history (American, Middle Eastern, or military), or if you enjoy reading books in the diary style. Or if, somehow, you still think America can do no wrong.
julieputty's review
4.0
Iraq.
Not a brilliantly written book. The acquaintances of the author are too numerous and usually ill-defined. There are dozens who are never explained, just mentioned briefly then dropped without any of the necessary context.
But the attitudes are there and they are important, I think. This is a very short book, so I recommend it for its ease and impact.
Not a brilliantly written book. The acquaintances of the author are too numerous and usually ill-defined. There are dozens who are never explained, just mentioned briefly then dropped without any of the necessary context.
But the attitudes are there and they are important, I think. This is a very short book, so I recommend it for its ease and impact.
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