Iraq: searching for hope New Updated Edition

by White, Andrew

• ISBN13: 9780826497161
• ISBN10: 0826497160
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-05-22
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic

Summary

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.

Author Biography

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

Table of Contents

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