Iraq: searching for hope: New Updated Edition
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.

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Iraq: searching for hope: New Updated Edition
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.

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Iraq: searching for hope: New Updated Edition

Iraq: searching for hope: New Updated Edition

by Andrew White
Iraq: searching for hope: New Updated Edition

Iraq: searching for hope: New Updated Edition

by Andrew White

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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.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780826497161
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 05/22/2007
Edition description: New Updated Edition
Pages: 192
Product dimensions: 5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x 0.43(d)

About the Author


Canon Andrew White is International Director of the Iraqi Institute of Peace and President of the Foundation for Reconciliation in the Middle East.

Table of Contents


Acknowledgements     iv
Historical note     vi
Preface to second edition     vii
Preface toufirst edition     viii
Making friends with the enemy     1
The struggle begins     16
Why me?     22
Hope, edged with fear     25
Was the war justified?     38
The tale of suffering     45
Is it appropriate to speak of 'evil'?     53
Chaos and horror     55
Who are the insurgents?     54
The pursuit of peace     69
Doesn't religion do more harm than good?     82
Signing up     85
Can there be peace between religions?     95
Striving to set the captives free     98
Where is God in all this?     107
The corridors of power     110
Whose side are the media on?     118
Changing regimes     122
What is so special about Iraq?     133
Signs of new growths     137
A land of hope     144
The darkness and the glory     152
The Baghdad Religious Accord     171
The Dokan Religious Accord     173
Who's who     175
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