Between Two Worlds: From Tyranny to Freedom My Escape from the Inner Circle of Saddam Audiobook

" One of the best and most inspiring stories I've ever read. A great storyteller tells her bitter sweet voyage through her very interesting life. DO READ! "

" This sheds light on how Hussein rose to power and why he persecuted the Shia tribe. I think he was just an insecure man who grew up poor and felt inferior. I enjoyed reading about her triumphs as a women and overcoming her own insecurities and trials. I am truly grateful to live in America and feel blessed to have been born into this country. "

" Great read. Interesting to see Huseian from the eye's of somone close to him. "

" This was a very interesting book. I found it interesting to hear about how Saddam Hussein interacted with his closest confidants. The book certainly makes you think and feel grateful for blessings of living in the U.S. There were a couple of parts that I wouldn't want a teenager to read because they are fairly explicit. "

" I really liked the first half of this book. It was crazy to me to learn about Saddam and just how evil he was. Towards the end, it wasn't nearly as intriguing to me hence my less than 5 star rating. "

" A good insight into Saddam Hussein. Quite a story. A true story. I urge everyone to read it. "

" A great story by a great woman. "

" This book reminds me what makes books so beautiful. It is painfully honest and at times difficult to read. This book will change the way you see Iraq, more importantly the way you see Iraqi people. "

" wonderful! an amazing love story. A must read for its huminizing account of life under Saddam, Iraqi cultural norms, and Zainab's story of finding freedom and a mission in America. "

" A thoughtful examination of the psychology of fear and domination. The thought of being at the mercy of a man who was not unlike Hitler is chilling. He was a rapist and murderer without conscience who ruled by intimidation using women as one of of his tools of control. "

" An interesting story, but written without flow. "

" compelling story of Zabib Salbi and her courageous story of staying true to herself amidst all obstacles. "

" This was a terrific read. I learned so much from her. Gives you a little taste of how dictatorship is. She is so brave & if you can read this without a tear, well, I have to wonder. "

" Incredible story about an incredible woman "

" Great look into Iraq and life under Saddam Hussein. Zainab Salbi is the CEO of Women for Women International an organization that provides support for women survivors of war. "

" Zainab Salbi is an incredible woman leader. I feel very privileged by the fact that I was able to hear her story and that she was able to share her truth with the world. "

" There are no words for the book that wouldn't make me feel like I was cheapening it. I felt super guilty about having had such an easy life by comparison. I learned a great deal about so many things. It gives you some pretty agonizing perspective. "

" Couldn't put this one down. "

" It is an eye opening account of her experiences. "

" Okay, I don't know how to describe this book. Its heart-touching and inspirational,and freakin' good!! I can not imagine growing up like this young women. A must read!!! "

" Reading this book made me feel like I had grown up in Iraq and lived another life. "Zanoobe" makes everything so painfully real. "

" An eye opening account of a girl who grew up in world that was controlled by Saddam in every way. This was a true story of Zainab Salbi, a family friend of this dictator. It shows the hardship of the Iraqi people and how Zainab was able to triumph. "

" I could not put down this compelling tale. "

" I could not put down this compelling tale. "

" This isn't the best book I've ever read, but it is a thoughtful and inspiring memoir and definitely worth reading if you care about the plight of women around the world. Also some interesting insights into Saddam's Iraq. "

" This book provides a very different perspective of Iraqi women and the Iraqi culture. Very fascinating and thought-provoking. "

" Zainab Salbi is an incredible woman leader. I feel very privileged by the fact that I was able to hear her story and that she was able to share her truth with the world. "

" What a great book. First of all, I learned a lot about history in Iraq. Zainab's account is very personal and very real. I want to learn more! It is heartbreaking all that happens in our world everyday while I go about my daily life oblivious. "

" This is similar to In the Time of Butterflies. It really puts you inside life in a country with a sick dictator. This one gives insight into Saddam Hussein and Iraq. "

" wonderful! an amazing love story. A must read for its huminizing account of life under Saddam, Iraqi cultural norms, and Zainab's story of finding freedom and a mission in America. "

" This is the most revealing book I've heard of about Saddam Hussein and his evil reign. It's biographical, well written, and an excellent read. "

" There are no words for the book that wouldn't make me feel like I was cheapening it. I felt super guilty about having had such an easy life by comparison. I learned a great deal about so many things. It gives you some pretty agonizing perspective. "

" One of the most powerful books I have ever read! REMARKABLE memoir! "