- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Spence Publishing Company (5 Nov 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1890626570
- ISBN-13: 978-1890626570
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.2 x 2.8 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,439,273 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A must read to better understand the War in Iraq by the viewpoint of the ones living its consequences. A review on a sad day!, 3 Aug 2005
By F. Santos - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: In the Red Zone: A Journey Into the Soul of Iraq (Hardcover)
Today we lost the author of this excellent book and some remarkable pieces of journalism in the Christian Science Monitor and the New York Times. So my review to this book will be marked (and dated) by the event of his killing.
Marked by 9/11 in NY, Steven Vincent decided to try to understand why so many people hate us to the point to attack and kill completely innocent people. By writing, he wanted to share with all of us what he was seeing and learning so more people could understand.
He had the courage to go to Iraq and live in no "greenzones" or armored protection so he could better understand what the Iraqis think, feel and have to go through everyday. This book recounts his personal experiences and his thoughts ("understandings") while on his first two journeys there. I can assure you that by reading this book, you'll change your views, whatever they are, about the War on Terror, the War in Iraq and the Middle East conflict(s).
On a final note: it's my belief that Steven was killed by the Shiite extremists, followers of the infamous cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, the ones that are changing southern Iraq into an islamic republic similar to the one in neighboring Iran, under the watchful (?) but ineffective eye of the British Armed Forces.
He payed the ultimate price while trying to inform us.
This a lesson on Freedom, Liberty and Democracy. Sadly, one (more) where someone lost his/her life.
(Thank you Steven for sharing your experiences with us.)
May the Lord rest his soul in eternal peace.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
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Vincent: Insightful and brave journalist, 19 Nov 2004
By Colorado Lawyer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: In the Red Zone: A Journey Into the Soul of Iraq (Hardcover)
I met Steven Vincent days after In the Red Zone had been submitted to the publisher. His personal reflections from 9/11, when he stood atop his apartment building and watch the second plane hit, brought tears to my eyes. But that was nothing compared to his remarkable insight into Iraq from his journeys there. Fresh from returning and putting his thoughts into written form, he regaled me for hours with what he learned and what all Americans must know about Iraq. I cannot recommend In the Red Zone more highly.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
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Just Outstanding writing, 14 Dec 2004
By R. Mardis - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: In the Red Zone: A Journey Into the Soul of Iraq (Hardcover)
I'm halfway through this book and I'm blown away. Mr. Vincent writes in a style that is engrossing and well done. I have had a hard time putting this book down (I started it yesterday!) I read both of Karl Zinmeister's excellent books on the Iraq war and post-war from the inbedded side, along with the troops. Mr Vincent gives us the Iraqi civilian side of things AND adds his perspective as he goes along and bears witness to all encounters.
I couldn't recommend a better and more timely book for what is going on in Iraq. I already look forward to his next installment. Thank you Mr. Vincent for an excellent effort.
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