I Lost My Love in Baghdad: A Modern War Story Audiobook

" I saw this author (a young man) being interviewed one morning on t.v. about his girlfriend (fiance) being killed in Iraq and that he had written a book to honor her memory. He looked so sad and lost. He cried but he smiled whenever they showed her picture during the interview. This intrigued me to find the book and read it. This is a sweet little love story set in modern war torn Iraq. I'm still trying to decide if this man capitalized on this tragedy by writing a book or if the book was his way of trying to cope with the loss. You can read and decide for yourself. The jury is still out in my court. "

" This was a good book. Michael Hastings is a reporter that works for a news magazine (I think Newsweek, where ever Farid Zakaria works) and he went to Iraq to cover the war. His girlfriend took a job that got her to Iraq so they could be together. It's a very good book. "

" I hate this book. I stopped at page 24 though. On page 12 he talks about how much he wants to go hang out in some war and how he once watched nothing but war coverage and porno for 48 hours. Awful awful awful "

" Good read telling the true story of war from a different perspective. It tells a story of love & how war tries unsuccessively to destroy that love. "

" Non fiction written by a Newsweek correspondent. Interesting about Baghdad, the war, being embedded with soldiers and Marines. The love story is sad, but Hastings and his girlfriend/fiance seem a little immature. "

" A fascinating and honest account of life in Baghdad for a young couple, a journalist (the author) and an idealistic young NGO worker, whose tragic death at the hands of an insurgent attack is the book's focal point. I couldn't put it down. It's really written in the parlance of our times, and that made it very real and enjoyable for me, and a new way to experience what's gone on in Iraq. The story itself is really heartbreaking. "

" I thought that this book was a very REAL look at what is going on in Baghdad, as well as a heart wrenching story of losing someone close to you that you love. I can't imagine losing my significant other, and this was just a real wake up call reminding one that we are never promised tomorrow. "

" this guy has lived several lives. am in awe of him. "

" This book has really made me question our being in Iraq/Afghanistan. I think we should just get out. Our soldiers deserve better, their families deserve better. "

" Excellent writing. The story is a fascinating look at the war in Iraq. I enjoyed the journalist's take on the situation there, and the book only made me even more certain that the war in Iraq was a huge mistake. The story is a tragedy for Iraq and for America. "

" A tale of love and war in present times. Beautifully woven story that takes you there and snatches your heart too. "

" This is quick read. Terribly sad but beautiful story. "

" once you are in it you are in it, loved watching war reports and adult videos, the horror of war, Patriot portrays the horrors of war, war is hell, asserts bias clearly losing some credibility, what newsweek readers read, sad story of death. "

" Wouldn't read for the love story, it is a little too matter-of-factly written. But gives an interesting look into the war "

" Very sad but an honest look at the danger in Iraq for not only coalition forces but American aid workers. A little on the liberal side, b/c the author is a writer for newsweek. "

" Highly recommend. The easy-to-read conversational style that Hastings is known for, with a heartbreaking story you will never forget. "

" This is quick read. Terribly sad but beautiful story. "

" I hate this book. I stopped at page 24 though. On page 12 he talks about how much he wants to go hang out in some war and how he once watched nothing but war coverage and porno for 48 hours. Awful awful awful "

" A compelling insight into the destructive nature of war. "

" Good read telling the true story of war from a different perspective. It tells a story of love & how war tries unsuccessively to destroy that love. "

" Wouldn't read for the love story, it is a little too matter-of-factly written. But gives an interesting look into the war "

" This was a good book. Michael Hastings is a reporter that works for a news magazine (I think Newsweek, where ever Farid Zakaria works) and he went to Iraq to cover the war. His girlfriend took a job that got her to Iraq so they could be together. It's a very good book. "

" I really enjoyed this book. It was sad, but showed the love of two people and how they managed miles, war and life in general in their relationship. "