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As the death toll mounts in the Iraq War, Americans are agonizing over how the mess started and what to do now. George Packer, a staff writer at The New Yorker, joins the debate with his thoughtful book The Assassins' Gate. Packer describes himself as an ambivalent pro-war liberal "who supported a war [in Iraq] by about the same margin that the voting public had supported Al Gore." He never believed the argument that Iraq should be invaded because of weapons of mass destruction. Instead, he saw the war as a way to get rid of Saddam Hussein and build democracy in Iraq, in the vein of the U.S. interventions in Haiti and Bosnia.
How did such lofty aims get so derailed? How did the U.S. get stuck in a quagmire in the Middle East? Packer traces the roots of the war back to a historic shift in U.S. policy that President Bush made immediately after 9/11. No longer would the U.S. be hamstrung by multilateralism or working through the UN. It would act unilaterally around the world--forging temporary coalitions with other nations where suitable--and defend its status as the sole superpower. But when it came to Iraq, even Bush administration officials were deeply divided. Packer takes readers inside the vicious bureaucratic warfare between the Pentagon and State Department that turned U.S. policy on Iraq into an incoherent mess. We see the consequences in the second half of The Assassins' Gate, which takes the reader to Iraq after the bombs have stopped dropping. Packer writes vividly about how the country deteriorated into chaos, with U.S. authorities in Iraq operating in crisis mode. The book fails to capture much of the debate about the war among Iraqis themselves--instead relying mostly on the views of one prominent Iraqi exile--but it is an insightful contribution to the debate about the decisions--and blunders--behind the war. --Alex Roslin
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Named one of the Best Books of 2005 by The New York Times, The Washington Post Book World, The Boston Globe, The Chicago Tribune, The San Francisco Chronicle Book Review, The Los Angeles Times Book Review, The New York Times Book Review, USA Today, Time, and New York magazine.
The Assassins’ Gate: America in Iraq recounts how the United States set about changing the history of the Middle East and became ensnared in a guerrilla war in Iraq. It brings to life the people and ideas that created the Bush administration’s war policy and led America to the Assassins’ Gate—the main point of entry into the American zone in Baghdad.
The Assassins’ Gate also describes the place of the war in American life: the ideological battles in Washington that led to chaos in Iraq, the ordeal of a fallen soldier ’s family, and the political culture of a country too bitterly polarized to realize such a vast and morally complex undertaking. George Packer’s best-selling first-person narrative combines the scope of an epic history with the depth and intimacy of a novel, creating a masterful account of America’s most controversial foreign venture since Vietnam.
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Bit of a plod .......2007-09-27
I am not sure but this was probably, the first book which outlined the growth of the insurgency in Iraq and the break down into choas which followed the American invasion. The weakness of the book is that it is a personal journey. Rather than talk about what happened in general or abstract terms the author does it by talking about the experiance of large number of Iraquis he meets in his trips to the county. He also talks about his initial luke warm support for the war to a realisation that all was not well.
There are now quite a number of books about what are till now the failed attempts of America to build a democracy in Iraq. Both Fiasco and Inside the Emerald City are easier to read as they just concentrate on a factual anylsis rather than the approach of this book which is more journalistic. That is not to say that this book is bad. It explains the various mistakes the Americans made. The disbanding of the security forces the ideological nature of the initial occupation authority.
The problem is that the others do so free of the personal agonizing which occurs in this book. Inside the Emerald City also has more jokes.
Great book!.......2007-06-26
The best book on Iraq by far. Read this book if you want to know the facts behind this policy fiasco.
Good Perspective of the Iraq War.......2007-05-25
The Assasins Gate
America in Iraq, By George Packer
George Packer provides a first-person account of the political debates which preceded the war in Iraq, an analysis of its intellectual roots specifically those that came into play with regards to the occupation of Iraq, and finally, some of the consequences of the Iraq invasion. Packer does an excellent job of communicating the reality of the war from the vantage points of a wide variety of ordinary stakeholders. Specifically he tells the story of Iraqi exiles, their hopes and dreams for Iraq, the idealistic members of the new founded CPA, the competing demands of the Kurds, Sunnis and Shia upon the overly stretched soldiers and civilian staffers tasked with rebuilding a nation and the daily frustrations and minor accomplishments of the CPA. Packer repeatedly points out the tragic disconnect between the CPA headquarters and the everyday realities in Iraq.
Packer weaves an intricate story detailing both the frustrations of the Iraqi people and the Americans there to assist them. Packer's natural instincts towards the desires and wants of the Iraqi people and what they had endured and what they are enduring today leads to his own belief that it was necessary to depose of Saddam. Packer astutely points out the ravages of Saddam on Iraqi society and how his dictatorship and government crushed the very fabric of Iraqi will and self determination. Packer also points out repeatedly the unrealistic assumption of America assuming, with no evidence other than empty assertions and wishful thinking that the simple removal of Saddam would create a vibrant healthy country that would allow our troops to return in six weeks.
Packer uses the first few chapters to provide the reader with interesting biographical sketches on such people as Paul Wolfowitz, Robert Kagan, and Kanan Makiya. Packer illustrates how these peoples thinking influenced the white house and led to many of the decisions about Iraq.
One of the most interesting sections of the book dealt with the Kurds, and specifically with those in Kirkuk. Packer does a good job of explaining the recent history of the Kurds, their treatment by Saddam, and the forced displacement of the Kurds from their ancestral homes. Packer touches upon the ongoing struggle between the Arabs and the Kurds in the region and does not give much hope for a peaceful outcome within this region.
Ultimately Packer summarizes his position as: "I came to believe that those in position of highest responsibility for Iraq showed carelessness about human life that amounted to criminal negligence. Swaddled in abstract ideas, convinced of their own righteousness, incapable of self-criticism, indifferent to accountability, they turned a difficult undertaking into a needlessly deadly one. When things went wrong, they found someone else to blame." (page 448)
Proponents of the war will argue that Packer is telling a biased story based on his own beliefs. Yet Packer makes it clear that he still believes Iraq is salvageable. Packer clearly lays out the complexity of the situation in Iraq and provides some valuable advice on how the U.S. may still be able to bring stability to Iraq. The ultimate question that Packer raises is the role of the U.S in pursuing ideas or ideals within the world.
The Assassin's Gate is a good look at the Iraq war's history and aftermath, with a number of valuable lessons for policy makers. I highly recommend this insightful book which powerfully contributes to the debate about the decisions, history and aftermath of the invasion of Iraq.
The Definitive Book on Iraq.......2007-02-22
George Packer has written a masterpiece that speaks volumes! The book details the events that contributed to America's entering the War in Iraq and portrays the keyplayers involved. I even got a chance to hear him speak recently and he is extraordinarily down to earth. Enjoy!!
The Assassins' Gate: America in Iraq.......2007-02-21
required reading as background history of Iraq, Oil, Middle East to understand the future we need to understand the past to the best of our abilities
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THE ASSASSINS\\\\\' GATE: AMERICA IN IRAQ
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The Assassin's Gate: America in Iraq.(Book Review) : An article from: Middle East Quarterly
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Title: Confessions of a humvee liberal: the New Yorker's George Packer has written a penetrating, unblinking account of the catastrophic Iraq war that he supported. He just can't admit he was wrong.(On Political Books)(The Assassins' Gate: America in Iraq)(Book Review)
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How did Iraq go wrong? Liberal hawks blame incompetence but sidestep American narcissism.(The Assassins' Gate: America in Iraq)(Book review): An article from: Reason
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Neocon men.(The Assassins' Gate : America in Iraq)(Book Review) : An article from: Commonweal
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The Vietnam war is over, and Grandfather and young Nam dream that the new dikes will restore the wetlands, bringing home the beautiful cranes that once filled the winter sky. But other villagers think that growing rice is a more practical use for the land. "This is a beautiful book with many layers of meaning and an important message. The simple illustrations...are lovely and appealing."--School Library Journal.
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Great book for reading readiness..........2006-06-11
This book lets you learn 75 vowel-spellings using 573 vocabulary words.
GRANDFATHER'S DREAM.......2006-03-11
THE STORY IS BEAUTIFULLY DONE AND GIVES A CHILD INSIGHT INTO LIFE IN ANOTHER COUNTRY AND CULTURE.
Grandfather's Dream is a dream read!.......2005-06-09
This is an invaluable book in the classroom! I am using it with a study of Vietnam for 1/2 grade gifted students. It would be an excellent vehicle to convey the message to any classroom that if we have a healthy environment, we have a healthy planet. It is gently written but tells so much about the culture and people of Vietnam.
Grandfather's Dream.......2000-11-01
I am surprised no one else has written a review of this book. It is an excellent book, used in many school districts as multicultural, narrative literature. THis book can be teamed with Sadako and/or the Magic Crane to show examples of the belief that cranes bring good luck. It can even be tied in with an origami lesson on folding paper cranes.
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Bird watching is a serious business and the number one outdoor activity in North America. Wetlands, marshes, wooded, swamps, shallow lakes, ponds, and prairie sloughs are all considered wetlands and are the homes to a variety of birds that depend on wetlands for their food and habitat.In this comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to wetland birds, photographer and naturalist Scott Leslie profiles some of the most common species that novice birders may observe, including loons, great blue herons, greater yellow legs, bald eagles, warblers, sparrows, and sandpipers. Each entry provides a complete profile of a species including a description of its appearance, habitat, behaviour, calls and sounds, food, family life, distribution and migration, conservation concerns, and related species. Along with spectacular colour species photos, icons provide at-a-glance profiles of the species. Also included is a guide to North Americas most easily accessible bird-rich wetlands by region, a great resource that explains where to find some of the most fascinating natural areas on the continent.Wetland Birds of North America is the only guidebook on the market that answers questions about common wetland birds, features full-colour photographs, and is formatted to fit conveniently into a large pocket or a day pack.
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Important Bird Areas in the Middle East (Birdlife Conservation Series, No. 2)
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"Presented in a readable, easy to follow narrative...a well-researched look at the birds and their lives."--Eirik Blom, Bird Watcher's Digest
Birds of Lake, Pond and Marsh describes how 39 common water and wetland birds nest, mate, and rear their broods in spring; how they feed in summer; whether, how, and where they migrate in fall; and how they survive in winter. This seasonal approach, together with an emphasis on ecological niches, distinguishes Eastman's book from other field guides. Precise illustration complements informative text, making "Birds of Lake, Pond and Marsh" an appealing and educational guide for birders of any skill level. Entries are arranged in the new taxonomic order based on DNA testing; selected bibliography and index are included.
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Takes up where the field guides leave off.......2000-10-31
Field guides are great for helping you identify the bird you just scoped, but once you want to learn more about the birds you've been seeing the field guides aren't of much use. This book covers a limited number of birds, but the information provided is excellent. He covers the life history of the birds, including a season by season account of the typical year in the bird's life. Mating habits, habitat preferences, and threats to their enviroment are some of the topics covered. In general, there are 3-5 pages devoted to each species. The illustrations are black and white, but are well done.
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Flyways: A Celebration of Waterfowl and Wetlands
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Deep in the arid vastness of the harsh Great Basin desert, in one of the warmest and driest basins in northern Nevada, lies a wetland oasis that is home to more than 290 species of resident and migratory birds. The Lahontan Valley wetlands, including Stillwater Marsh and Carson Lake, contain the remnants of a vast Pleistocene lake that once covered much of western and northern Nevada. Today, shrunken to fewer than 100,000 acres and precariously vulnerable to the vagaries of the Great Basin's scanty rainfall and to competing demands for water from neighboring agriculturists and northern Nevada's booming urban development, the Lahontan Valley wetlands persist as one of the most important birding sites on the Pacific Flyway. Birds of the Lahontan Valley is a major contribution to the study of natural history in the Great Basin. Authors Graham Chisholm and Larry A. Neel provide a comprehensive discussion of the geologic history of the area; the intricate relationships between climate, soil, vegetation, and local fauna; and the impact of humankind, from the ancient Paiute people to the farmers and ranchers of today. The book's greatest significance, however, lies in its detailed account of the bird species sighted in the Lahontan Valley, a listing that will be invaluable to scientists and casual birders alike. Enhanced by 56 line drawings by ornithological artist Mimi Hoppe Wolf, maps, color photographs of habitats and their related bird species, and directions to bird-viewing sites, Birds of the Lahontan Valley is an essential resource for birders, naturalists, conservationists, and anyone interested in the outdoors. The Lahontan Valley wetlands are one of the Great Basin's most precious and least-known natural wonders. Birds of the Lahontan Valley reveals the rich complexity of this fragile ecological treasure and will help readers appreciate its value for present and future generations.
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Wetland Birds : Great birders reference and biology text.......1999-06-03
Wetland Birds is a fascinating book for birders and anyone interested in wetland wildlife biology. By examining relationships between birds and their habitats, Weller helps to explain why wetland birds look and behave the way they do. Weller's book uses research examples from all over the world to provide a global perspective on both the biological diversity and conservation needs of wetland birds. I highly recommend this book as an entertaining read, and also as a comprehensive reference.
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