Naked in Baghdad: The Iraq War as Seen by National Public Radio's Correspondent Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Totally interesting, especially considering I thought that was what I wanted to do for a career back in the day. I wish she would do a series of some of her other assignments. I wish it had just a little more dirty dish on some of the other journalists. "

" Garrels takes us inside her life as a journalist scrambling for stories in the run-up to the US invasion of Iraq, and her husband sheds light on the 50-year-old woman who would take such risks. It ends with the invasion and fears of what would happen in the aftermath, much of which unfortunately did happen. "

" Oh I was disappointed. Anne toed the line. For a good part of the Iraq war the media put on a muzzle and I felt she was not interested in breaking away from that standard. I heard her live from Baghdad many times on NPR. I thought her book would delve deeper into the horrific mess of this war. "

" helped give me a better insight into baghdad and iraq leading up to and including the invasion...helped that I heard Anne Garrels talk about this in person "

" a fascinating report from a journalist's experience in baghdad told in that interesting npr style. "

" As this book was read by Anne Garrels herself, I felt I was listening to an extended wonderful report on NPR. Interspersed were reports by her husband about her. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and learned a lot about what foreign correspondents go through to get the reports to us. "

" Interesting read about the reality in Iraq just prior to the invasion & after. This "gutsy" journalist is very good at keeping a reader engaged. The suspense of learning just what else the TV broadcasts did not or couldn't show keeps the pages turning. "

" Very personal stories about Anne Garrels and her work as a reporter especially her time in Baghdad when the war started in 2003. Quick read. I especially liked her stories related to her husband and her husband's commentary. "

" Worth reading ... once. The interspersed e-mails from her husband to friends and family didn't add much. Some insights into the life of journalists in Iraq. Her radio reports were better. "

" An interesting perspective of an NPR war correspondent in Baghdad at the beginning of the Iraq War. You learn more about some of the opinions of U.S. involvement in ending Saddam's reign and the lack of planning following the overthrow of Saddam from some of the Iraqi people. "

" an INCREDIBLE look at one reporter's experiences in Baghdad covering the War in Iraq.. "

" This book was a great introduction to the war and the author's perspective and insights are really superb. It was also interesting to read knowing what has all happened since. I learned more than what I thought I would. Recommended. "

" This book is pure journalistic firepower. The structure is very engrossing: switching from Anne's perspective on the ground to her husband's in the US. One of the best first hand accounts I've read. "

" I like books that get below the surface and offer insight into the daily lives of people. Garrels offered glimpses into the routines of ordinary Iraqi's as war was descending. It definitely makes one think, "What would I do?" "

" Fascinating to learn the behind the scenes real story from the very person whose voice I heard on WLRN during that historic period. "

" Excellent reporting on the beginning of the Iraqi war, along with interesting personal details. Learned much about how broadcast journalism works (NPR specificially). Well-written and fascinating, often humorous. "

" Exciting and informative, she really attempts to expose the true thoughts and feelings of people living in Bagdad during the start of the US invasion "

" Everyone, read this book. Part reportage, part personal journal, part love letter, it's an inside look at the lead-up and first months of the Iraq war. From this vantage, now nearly five - FIVE - years later, it will break your heart. "

" I couldn't put this book down. It was wonderfully written and told a refreshingly personal side to the Iraq war. "

" Well written account of on the ground experience of a correspondent in war AND a contemoraneous opinions of the Iraqi people on the eve of the American invasion. "

" When I started reading this, I assumed the author, Anne Garrels, gave the book the title Naked in Baghdad implying the vulnerability of her position as a journalist in a war zone. Yet, this pragmatic, brave woman meant it literally (she used it as a defense mechanism, ironically). "

" A stunning and suspenseful narrative of the war. "

" Takes you to he heart of Baghdad. Love her reporting and the book doesn't disappoint. "

" Totally interesting, especially considering I thought that was what I wanted to do for a career back in the day. I wish she would do a series of some of her other assignments. I wish it had just a little more dirty dish on some of the other journalists. "

" As this book was read by Anne Garrels herself, I felt I was listening to an extended wonderful report on NPR. Interspersed were reports by her husband about her. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and learned a lot about what foreign correspondents go through to get the reports to us. "

" A raw, personal account of the unreality and chaos of war from someone watching the front line come to their front door. "

" an INCREDIBLE look at one reporter's experiences in Baghdad covering the War in Iraq.. "

" Excellent reporting on the beginning of the Iraqi war, along with interesting personal details. Learned much about how broadcast journalism works (NPR specificially). Well-written and fascinating, often humorous. "

" Very personal stories about Anne Garrels and her work as a reporter especially her time in Baghdad when the war started in 2003. Quick read. I especially liked her stories related to her husband and her husband's commentary. "

" helped give me a better insight into baghdad and iraq leading up to and including the invasion...helped that I heard Anne Garrels talk about this in person "

" When I started reading this, I assumed the author, Anne Garrels, gave the book the title Naked in Baghdad implying the vulnerability of her position as a journalist in a war zone. Yet, this pragmatic, brave woman meant it literally (she used it as a defense mechanism, ironically). "

" I couldn't put this book down. It was wonderfully written and told a refreshingly personal side to the Iraq war. "

" Wow - great book. I learned a lot about the mess in Iraq and really enjoyed the personal side of her experience as a correspondent in the thick of things. I started out thinking she was nuts for staying and was so glad she did by the end. "

" Well written account of on the ground experience of a correspondent in war AND a contemoraneous opinions of the Iraqi people on the eve of the American invasion. "