Salbi expertly weaves Saddam's influence on the lives of her family and friends into the documentation of his Reign of Terror on her beloved country. The book is a definite page-turner and the reader comes away with a deep understanding of the devastation in Salbi's beautiful city of Baghdad.

A heartbreaking, honest account of Saddaam's hold on the Iraqi people told from an insider's perspective. Zainab is an incredible woman who has overcome oppression to help others. Her account brings Saddaam to life in a way that explains his grip on Iraq. An excellent book for discussion. Extremely intriguing.

What do people do to survive when they're under the control of a mad man? Why didn't they simply walk away? They knew what would happen to the family members they left behind.

We were so glad to understand more about the Iraq people and how they were forced to accept living where everyone is suspicious of everyone else. The author has become an activist is helping rape victims world-wide. A worthy cause that we might all join.