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Occupational Hazards
- My Time Governing in Iraq
- Narrated by: Rory Stewart
- Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins
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- Anonymous User
- 10-03-20
Enlightened minds sink in marshland
Great listen, with the author's narration bringing additional colour to his anecdotes. The story presents a tragic example of what happens when grand theories don't correspond with local realities
Was also highly amused by the tales of the Italian military behaving as one might expect.
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- J. Fenton
- 02-09-23
Great insight into the highly damaging war
Amazing to hear how Rory viewed and dealt with the various situations during his time in Iraq, and at such a relatively young age. Thoroughly enjoyed.
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- melfish
- 23-11-23
Fascinating insights into the frustrations of good intentions.
Again an informative and interesting story of brave attempts to improve a near impossible situation with too many factions. By a good writer, can’t wait to read his next book.
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- H. GREEN
- 04-03-24
compelling
fascinating insight into a world few of us will or could ever experience. conveyed a real sense of presence.
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- YanaBaraka
- 12-08-22
Compelling insight on the occupation of Iraq
Rory Stewart is a subtle’ insightful deep writer who conveys if ony as easily as passion in his descriptions of places and people. It’s a wonderful listen.
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- simon c
- 27-02-23
Fantastic insight and humane perspective on iraq
Well written (and well read) account of the chaos in iraq post occupation and a cautionary tale of the west’s overconfidence of its ability to establish western-style states in cultures it does not understand, and cannot change by force alone
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- Gert
- 12-02-24
Why occupations do not work
The book gives an excellent picture about how difficult it was to rule Iraq as an occupying power - an impossible and misguided task as it emerged. Understanding the history and culture is the basis for working in a foreign country - I’m glad to get my own approach to diplomacy confirmed. Attaching an interview made with the author a few years later was also a good idea.
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- Mark
- 19-03-23
Compelling, important and humbling
An amazing account of post invasion Iraq. Thank you Rory for explaining where hubris leads us.
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- Cebe Seren
- 07-10-23
Great insights
Glad I listened to this book - so interesting and humbling- but it could have really benefited from more thorough editing!
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- Ex Second row.
- 03-02-20
Excellent book. The reality behind the hype.
For a writer who sees T E Lawrence (of Arabia ) as his hero, reality must be such a let down.
The book, to me, is a cross between Evelyn Waugh's novel Scoop, and the Second World War reminiscences of Spike Milligan.
To come to a situation, with the best of intentions, only to have your hopes be dashed on the comedy of reality.
Tremendous, historical things may be going on, but I cant get the water tap to work!
Perhaps the best we can hope for is to be remembered, as the guy who helped construct the irrigation canals. A good guy, who left a physical legacy, and retains the fond memories of the locals.
Overall, I still ask the question, "What the hell are we (The West) doing here?"
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