{"title":"Ghaith Abdul-Ahad","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the insightful world of Ghaith Abdul-Ahad, a distinguished journalist and author whose works delve into the heart of global conflict zones. Known for his immersive and compelling storytelling, Abdul-Ahad offers readers an unparalleled glimpse into the realities of war-torn regions, drawing from his extensive experience as a war correspondent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the key titles in this collection, \u003cem\u003eA Stranger in Your Own City\u003c\/em\u003e, reflects Abdul-Ahad’s profound ability to convey the intimate and often harrowing experiences of individuals living through turmoil. His narratives are marked by a rich tapestry of personal accounts and evocative landscapes, making his books a must-read for those fascinated by Travel \u0026amp; Adventure genres that highlight human resilience and cultural depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone looking to better understand the complexities of modern conflicts through the eyes of those who experience them firsthand, Ghaith Abdul-Ahad’s works offer a unique and compelling perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-stranger-in-your-own-city-by-ghaith-abdul-ahad-9781529157178","title":"A Stranger in Your Own City","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Orwell Prize-winning journalist Ghaith Abdul-Ahad comes a searing and nuanced biography of a lost Iraq.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Exquisite . . . A genuine, melancholy masterpiece'\u003c\/em\u003e - WILLIAM DALRYMPLE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A journalistic marvel'\u003c\/em\u003e - JAMES MEEK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A powerful, unforgettable book'\u003c\/em\u003e - NADIFA MOHAMMED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of a people who once lived under the rule of a megalomaniac leader who shaped the state in his own image. Then one day, after yet another war, a foreign army invaded, toppled the leader, destroyed the state, and proceeded to invent a new country. This is the story of a people who watched with horror as their world fragmented into a hundred different cities, as walls rose between them and bodies piled in the streets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the American invasion to the Arab Spring, ISIS and beyond, \u003cem\u003eA Stranger in Your Own City\u003c\/em\u003e offers a remarkable de-centring of the West in the history and contemporary situation of the region. What comes to the fore is the effect on the ground—the human cost, the shifting allegiances, the generational change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Shatters western assumptions . . . and offers cautious hope'\u003c\/em\u003e - The Observer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Haunting'\u003c\/em\u003e - Financial Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46832364585196,"sku":"9781529157178","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11993503482732.jpg?v=1758382572"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ghaith-abdul-ahad.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}