- - - A Glimpse of Iraq
It is my great pleasure to introduce to the readers of Ishtarria a marvellous word ambassador, a poet, a historian, and an eloquent fellow Iraqi blogger. Ibrahim Al-shawi AKA, Abu Khalil has now published his blog "A Glimpse of Iraq” as a book Available from http://www.lulu.com/content/295948 Abu Khalil is a credible voice coming from inside Iraq that touches upon the gruesome events of Iraq and upon the woes that Iraqis have been undergoing for years now. Erudite, learned and a source of valuable insights and sapient advice, Abu Khalil possesses a veritably honest pen that critically examines the past, and provides a reliable perspective on the present as well as the future of Iraq. For the past year or so, I have been an avid fan of Abu Khalil’s writings. Surely his blog as well as his book are both a must-read. Congratulations, Abu Khalil. In such decisively difficult days, it’s people like you that we Iraqis need out there, instead of the bunch of the opportunists whose major ...