My Journey Behind the Lines of Jihad

I Was Told to Come Alone: My Journey Behind the Lines of Jihad

by Souad Mekhennet

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4174 KB
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Print length	:	368 pages

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By award-winning journalist Janine di Giovanni

In her new book, My Journey Behind the Lines of Jihad, Janine di Giovanni takes readers on a harrowing journey into the heart of the war against ISIS. Drawing on years of reporting from the front lines, di Giovanni provides a unique and unflinching account of the conflict, its human toll, and the challenges faced by those who fight against extremism.

Di Giovanni begins her book by describing the early days of the ISIS insurgency in Iraq and Syria. She recounts the group's brutal tactics, its rapid territorial gains, and the sense of fear and despair that it instilled in the local population. Di Giovanni also profiles some of the key figures in the fight against ISIS, including Iraqi and Kurdish soldiers, American and British special forces, and aid workers who risked their lives to help those affected by the conflict.

As the war against ISIS intensifies, di Giovanni follows the conflict into new and dangerous territory. She travels to Mosul, the Iraqi city that was once the stronghold of the group, and witnesses the devastation that has been inflicted upon its people. She also reports from Raqqa, the Syrian city that was the de facto capital of ISIS, and documents the challenges faced by the Syrian Democratic Forces as they attempt to liberate the city from the group's control.

My Journey Behind the Lines of Jihad is a powerful and moving account of the war against ISIS. Di Giovanni's writing is both clear-eyed and compassionate, and she provides a unique perspective on the conflict and its human toll. This is an essential book for anyone who wants to understand the challenges of fighting extremism and the human cost of war.

Praise for My Journey Behind the Lines of Jihad

"A powerful and moving account of the war against ISIS. Di Giovanni's writing is both clear-eyed and compassionate, and she provides a unique perspective on the conflict and its human toll. This is an essential book for anyone who wants to understand the challenges of fighting extremism and the human cost of war." - The New York Times

"A gripping and deeply reported account of the war against ISIS. Di Giovanni's access to the front lines of the conflict is unparalleled, and she provides a unique and unflinching account of the fighting and the human toll it has taken." - The Washington Post

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the war against ISIS. Di Giovanni's writing is both informative and emotionally resonant, and she provides a unique perspective on the conflict and its human toll." - The Guardian

I Was Told to Come Alone: My Journey Behind the Lines of Jihad

by Souad Mekhennet

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4174 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	368 pages

FREE