Wendell Steavenson is a female journalist who is British. She was trying to find out why Iraq was ruled by Saddam Hussein for so many years. Why those in power didn’t rebel. Did they feel loss, remorse, fear, guilt, for their actions or lack of actions? She interviews the family of General Kamel Sachet. He was an honorable man caught in a corrupt system. He tried to protect his family to the best of his ability. The feeling is similar to Germany during World War II. What could I do? I was just following orders. Who could you trust? Power of any type is illusive, corruption lasts longer.
3 out of 4 Stars
Reviewed by: Anne Egger, Library Services
