Iraq in a Nutshell (Nutshell Notes)

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Summary: In a nutshell, why you should read Iraq in a Nutshell
Review: After enjoying Amanda Roraback's Islam in a Nutshell, I allocated a portion of my day to devour another in her series of "Nutshell" books. Iraq, with its pivotal location as a hotbed of humanity, seemed the next logical destination. I turned off CNN (talking heads blah blah), unplugged the phone (telemarketer blah blah), hopped offline (porn blah blah) and began reading. Once again, my time was well spent as I journeyed into the Middle East as it was then and learned why it is now. Granted, this wonderful read went to publication just as the war commenced, so don't expect any capture of Saddam insights. Not to worry, though, as you'll be brought up to speed as to Iraq's history in a way that's as entertaining as is it informative. Roraback's objectivity remains intact, as it concludes with a valuable Arguments Against War and Arguments In Favor of War section that should be required reading for hawks and doves alike. Someday soon I will try and contact Ms. Roraback to see if she's working on a Britney Spears' Wedding in a Nutshell, but she'd probably tell me that would be redundant.

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Summary: A Must-Read for Every American
Review: I am amazed at how clearly, concisely, and objectively this book explains the complex history and politics of Iraq in just 60 pages! As a high school history teacher I strongly recommend this book for every household, classroom, and White House bookshelf.

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Summary: Excellent, informative and well written!
Review: I have a few of these "Nutshell Notes" books and I have even visited the website, www.nutshellnotes.com and I must say that these books do a superb job of telling it like it is--no fluff, no confusion, no words that I have to look up in the dictionary every other sentence, just pure, concise information.
I also really like that the author's voice is not tainted by any particular right or left wing opinon, it is very journalistic and straight forward. You can pick it up, read for one minute or one hour and you will come away having learned something new.
I recommend these books for anyone from a seventh grader doing a school report to an adult interested in getting themself more educated in the world issues at hand. It is definitely worth $5.95, in fact, I think they should go for more!

Rating:
Summary: Excellent, informative and well written!
Review: I have a few of these "Nutshell Notes" books and I have even visited the website, www.nutshellnotes.com and I must say that these books do a superb job of telling it like it is--no fluff, no confusion, no words that I have to look up in the dictionary every other sentence, just pure, concise information.
I also really like that the author's voice is not tainted by any particular right or left wing opinon, it is very journalistic and straight forward. You can pick it up, read for one minute or one hour and you will come away having learned something new.
I recommend these books for anyone from a seventh grader doing a school report to an adult interested in getting themself more educated in the world issues at hand. It is definitely worth $5.95, in fact, I think they should go for more!

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Summary: Iraq in a Nutshell
Review: Ms. Roraback's "Iraq in a Nutshell" as well as her entire Nutshell Note series should be required reading in our Public Schools. Ms. Rorabacks' written work will "open the eyes " of readers wishing to learn and experience the present middle east including information regarding its origin, social and cultural way of life. The "Iraq in a Nutshell" book is extremely organized, professional and informative. Ms. Roraback has a profound way of sharing information while being completely objective both politically and religiously . Our present perceptions of the middle east are generally based on both myth and strero-type. Ms. Roraback has managed to show us a new a clear image of a people and land we know little about. I highly recommended this reading. Daniel Burke, Los Angeles, Ca.