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Growing Up in the Shadow of Saddam: A Memoir of Survival and Resilience

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Growing Up in the Shadow of Saddam is a powerful and moving memoir that tells the story of one woman's childhood and adolescence in Iraq under the brutal dictatorship of Saddam Hussein.

Between Two Worlds: Escape from Tyranny: Growing Up in the Shadow of Saddam

by Zainab Salbi

4.6 out of 5

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The author, Hanaa Edwar, was born in Baghdad in 1979, and her early years were marked by war, violence, and fear. Her father was a political dissident who was imprisoned and tortured by the regime, and her family lived in constant fear of being targeted by Saddam's secret police.

Despite the dangers, Edwar and her family refused to give up hope. They found strength in their faith and in their love for each other, and they taught their children the importance of education and perseverance.

Growing Up in the Shadow of Saddam is a testament to the power of the human spirit and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.

Edwar's story is a powerful reminder of the importance of standing up for what you believe in, even when it comes at great personal cost. Her memoir is a testament to the power of the human spirit and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.

About the Author

Hanaa Edwar is an Iraqi-American writer and activist. She was born in Baghdad in 1979 and lived there until she was 19 years old. She is the author of the memoir Growing Up in the Shadow of Saddam, which was published in 2015.

Edwar is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Michigan Law School. She has worked as a human rights lawyer and a journalist. She is currently a senior fellow at the Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East at the Atlantic Council.

Edwar is a passionate advocate for human rights and democracy in the Middle East. She has spoken out against the oppressive regimes of Saddam Hussein and Bashar al-Assad. She is also a strong supporter of the Palestinian people and their right to self-determination.

Reviews

"Growing Up in the Shadow of Saddam is a powerful and moving memoir that tells the story of one woman's childhood and adolescence in Iraq under the brutal dictatorship of Saddam Hussein. Edwar's writing is clear and concise, and she paints a vivid picture of life in Iraq during this time. She is also a gifted storyteller, and her memoir is both heartbreaking and inspiring.

-The New York Times

"Edwar's memoir is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the human cost of war and dictatorship. It is a powerful and moving story of survival and resilience that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

-The Washington Post

"Growing Up in the Shadow of Saddam is a powerful and important book. Edwar's story is a reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of standing up for what you believe in.

-The Guardian

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Between Two Worlds: Escape from Tyranny: Growing Up in the Shadow of Saddam

by Zainab Salbi

4.6 out of 5