Iraq
Subtitle: Searching for Hope
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Published: May 22, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780826497161
Description: As hostilities in Iraq continue to dominate the media, and the US led coalition's approach to the war and the reconstruction of Iraq increasingly in question, Andrew White's is the voice of authority, always realistic but never without hope. But where is hope now? What is the future for Iraq?

This is the fascinating, first-hand account of one man's deepening involvement over seven years with Iraq. As an envoy for peace, Andrew has dedicated himself to religious and political reconciliation in Iraq and frequently risked his life. In this new edition, Andrew White reflects on whathe has seen in Iraq during his ongoing visits since 2005, including the escalating violence, working with the military and the involvement of the Americans. He also assesses what he considers mistakes in the peace process. Among the more dramatic moments are the trial of Saddam, at which Andrew was present; the abduction of the leaders of St George's church and their presumed death; and hostage crises including the death of colleagues. Andrew's personal struggle has been very real, but he describes that even at the worst moments he does not lose hope.
Table of contents: title: Acknowledgements; title: Historical note; title: Preface to the second edition; title: Preface to the first edition; title: Making friends with the enemy
label: 1; title: The struggle begins
label: 2; title: Why me?; title: Hope, edged with fear
label: 3; title: Was the war justified?; title: The tale of suffering
label: 4; title: Is it appropriate to speak of 'evil'?; title: Chaos and horror
label: 5; title: Who are the insurgents?; title: The pursuit of peace
label: 6; title: Doesn't religion do more harm than good?; title: Signing up
label: 7; title: Can there be peace between religions?; title: Striving to set the captives free
label: 8; title: Where is God in all this?; title: The corridors of power
label: 9; title: Whose side are the media on?; title: Changing regimes
label: 10; title: What is so special about Iraq?; title: Signs of new growth
label: 11; title: A land of hope
label: 12; title: The darkness and the glory
label: 13; title: Appendix 1:; title: The Baghdad Religious Accord; title: The Dokan Religious Accord; title: Appendix 2: Who's Who