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Title: A Fist in the Hornet's Nest: On the Ground in Baghdad Before, During, and After the War by Richard Engel ISBN: 1-4013-0115-0 Publisher: Hyperion Pub. Date: 03 March, 2004 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $22.95

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Average Customer Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: Stunning, absorbing, vivid
Comment: Richard Engel's "A Fist in the Hornet's Nest" is a stunning book, as absorbing for me as the Richard Halliburton books that I read and reread in my youth. Engel's own saga of living in the Cairo slums to learn the language and the culture is remarkable; and his decision then to move to Iraq without prospects of employment is courageous. The writing is intelligent and illuminating and yet so unpretentious I had the feeling that I was listening to a close friend describing the realities of a living adventure.

I am left with vivid images of the writer's relationships with shopkeepers, drivers, secret agents, terrorists, thieves, Iraqi top officials and the military.

The book is comprehensive, providing as it does, a knowledgeable exploration of the causes, problems and future issues that grip Iraq.

I recommend it enthusiastically.

William H. Kaven , Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, Economics and Marketing, Cornell University
Ithaca, New York

Rating: 5
Summary: The Whole Story
Comment: It was enjoyable to read a book that was comprehensive, entertaining, insightful and most importantly conclusive. I really enjoyed learning the end to stories that were shown on the news. It was also a delight to have a behind the scenes look into the world of jounalists. As with many things, it may seem glamorous, but the reality of it is completely different

Rating: 5
Summary: Riveting Reading
Comment: I couldn't put this book down! Mr. Engel's firsthand experiences reflect his knowledge and understanding of the Mideast culture. His personalized style of writing made me feel like I know him. This book gave me a deeper understanding on how this war evolved, his experiences during the war and what the implications are for years to come. His story would make a great screeplay as it is passionate and riveting!

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