- Hardcover: 368 pages
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd; illustrated edition edition (25 Sep 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 074329582X
- ISBN-13: 978-0743295826
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.5 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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It is almost unprecedented for a head of state to publish a memoir while still in office. But Pervez Musharraf is no ordinary head of state. As President of Pakistan since 1999, his is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, and he continues to play a crucial role in the global war on terror. A one-time supporter of the Taliban, a general who fought in several wars, President Musharraf took a decisive turn against militant Islam in 2001. Since then he has survived two assassination attempts; rooted out militants in his own government; helped direct countless raids against al-Qaeda both in his cities and in the mountains; and tracked Osama bin Laden with technical and human intelligence. IN THE LINE OF FIRE is astonishingly revealing and honest about dozens of topics of intense interest to the world. Among its many revelations: exactly how Pakistani authorities tracked down and smashed three major al-Qaeda control centres in the mountains; how al-Qaeda's many-layered structure was revealed after the assassination attempts; Bin Laden's current position within the al-Qaeda hierarchy; what it has been like to deal with Bush and Blair; how Pakistan and India have avoided nuclear confrontation; and much more. The terrible earthquake of 2005, killing nearly 40,000 Pakistanis, is just one chapter in a life and career that has been filled with danger and drama. The worldwide launch of President Musharraf's memoir promises to be a sensation.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Although this book has sparked many controversies in Pakistan, India and world over, the book has proved to be really interesting and worth reading. President General Pervez Musharraf's revelation about USA's threat to bomb Pakistan in 2001 played a vital role in making this autobiography a big hit even before its launch. This book covers General's personal life, early career, political happenings of Pakistan, the famous Kargil conflict, nuclear proliferation, 9/11 and what not about Pakistan.
Anyone who is with or against Musharraf should read this book as it contains very interesting information, incidents and views by the president of Pakistan. Someone said it right - "controversy brings hits".
Anyone who is with or against Musharraf should read this book as it contains very interesting information, incidents and views by the president of Pakistan. Someone said it right - "controversy brings hits".
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As i read this book and was writing this review President Musharraf had declared a state of emergency in Pakistan. This led me to want to understand if Mr Musharraf is misunderstood or if he is a vile military dictator. Musharraf tells many stories during the course of the world and focuses both on his Presidency and the coup that launched him into that predicament. Musharraf argues that his predecessors (Sharif and Bhutto) where corrupt and unable to discharge the office to which they were elected. If these are true and if Sharif did try to change the constitution the coup would make more sense. Still, despite its obvious reader grabbing statements it was a thoroughly enjoyable and recommendable read
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As other reviewers have stated, much of this book is rehashed older material. However, what seems new is that Musharraf is taking credit for an enormous number of success stories both in the fight against terrorism and in the remodelling of Pakistan's government and society. If all his successes are real, then he is the best dictator ever known to politics. I have never been to Pakistan, but I'd love to know if all the changes he made there really got implemented or is it all just hot air. Strangely compelling to read, but hard to believe in many aspects.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
definately one to read
I have plenty of knowledge about Pakistani Politics and have always thought Musharraf was the most honest and compatent leaders the contry has had for decades. Read more
Published 11 months ago by J. Khan
Take it with a grain of salt
Musharaff is an important figure, and he has an interesting tale to tell. He begins when he was about five years old, and Pakistan was breaking away from India. Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2008 by Oliver
Nothing special, still not bad
This book is OK. Some 'facts' are interesting. There is nothing extraordinary in this book.
If you like incidents written in easy English and if you read a book only... Read more
If you like incidents written in easy English and if you read a book only... Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2008 by M. Alam
Facts
Musharraf was the first Pakistani leader, who in his term let the opposition leaders come on TV, gave the country freedom of speech and fairest of all elections in the history of... Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2008 by S. Jawad
Boring and pompous
In pakistan and most of south asia there is a term called addey-bazi. Now this book looks like it has been written by a self styled god in a bout of frenzied addey bazi( group... Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2007 by A. Chakraborty
Insight
Controversial though it may sound or have been expected to be, the Pakistani leaders story is very interesting and shed light to many aspects of his rule and the business of the... Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2006 by Sancho
CURIOUS piece of writing
As the blurb on the cover states, it is unprecedented for a sitting head to divulge memoirs in such fashion.I think there is a reason for this. Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2006 by Prof Whiteside
About a factual error
There is mention in the book about money given to Pakistan by CIA.
It was actually to private people in Pakistan who apprehended/gave information on certain people. Read more
It was actually to private people in Pakistan who apprehended/gave information on certain people. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2006 by Javaid Aziz
Triumph of journalism - In the line of fire
Musharraf's book does not give anything new except confirm the stories which have been filed by journalists from time to time on all the issues. Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2006 by Mr. M. A. Sharif
Not As Expected
The book is quite good in terms of Politics but i thaugth there would be much of intelligence sharing which i didnt find. Read more
Published on 25 Sep 2006 by Mr. M. A. Salam
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