Inside the Resistance: The Iraqi Insurgency and the Future of the Middle East

by Zaki Chehab

Since the fall of Baghdad in April 2003, Zaki Chebah has had unique access to numerous groups within the resistance as well as to leading figures in the tribal groups who define much of Iraqi society.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1560257466
• ISBN13: 9781560257462
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Nation Books
• Length: 277 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.8" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Enjoyed it

Overall, a nice book that presents a picture not covered by the media..unfortunately. However, some of the material or viewpoints are subject to revision given the nature of constant changes occuring in the leadership of the insurgency.

Book explains the turmoil of the past Years in Iraq

Few journalists have had such open access to the secretive world of the insurgents. Chehab's book will not only serve to explain the turmoil of the past year ,but alsowhere Iraq is now headed and the impact that the country will have on the fate of th eentire Middle East.

A unique and fascinating book

The recent developments in Iraq , and the scale of killing which is taking place in this country convinced me more and more that the mistakes commited after libertaing this country from its dictator Saddam Hussein should have been avoided if we have relied on experts in the region affairs rather than ignorant advisors, as it was highlighted in this unique and fascinating book .

Worthy read

I would have to somewhat concur with the preview review. It did although clear alot of misconception I personally had about the population makeup. I do think it sympathies a little too much with the insurgency.

An Interesting Perspective

Overall, I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Zaki Chehab is one of those ultra-daring reporters that has penetrated the lion's den to bring us the story of what it's like inside the Iraq insurgency. Chehab is absolutely mesmerizing when discussing his personal experiences and connections in Iraq. For example, he meets with a pen pal from his childhood who corresponded with him for many years while Chehab himself was growing up in a refugee camp in Lebanon. Chehab looked his old friend up when he was sent to Iraq as a reporter and actually got to meet him. He discovered that his friend was very sympathetic to the insurgency, and Chehab is brilliant in sharing what eventually happened to his friend and his family. It is through this prism that some amazing insights and a very unique perspective are revealed to western readers, who generally get just one side of the story. The only failing is when Chehab rehashes the well-known storyline of the invasion and then the occupation and then the voting and all the politics involved. This information, while helpful to the uninformed, will most likely be a tedious bit for readers that are even moderately educated about the Iraq war. But don't let that dissuade you - Chehab's personal encounters with insurgents and the Iraqi people makes for a great read and more than makes up for the slow parts. This book will definitely widen one's knowledge and perspective of what's going on in the Land of the Two Rivers.