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To Live or to Perish Forever: Two Tumultuous Years in Pakistan - GOOD
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- ISBN
- 9780805091496
- Book Title
- To Live or to Perish Forever : Two Tumultuous Years in Pakistan
- Item Length
- 8.5in
- Original Language
- English
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Press
- Publication Year
- 2010
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.6in
- Genre
- Travel, Political Science
- Topic
- Asia / India & South Asia, Security (National & International), World / Asian
- Item Width
- 5.5in
- Item Weight
- 8.1 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 272 Pages
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"A fascinating account of Schmidle's] years in Pakistan . . . The story of two Pakistans the author discovered: one beautiful and friendly, the other frightening and deadly."-- Booklist Nicholas Schmidle beat the Pakistani army into Taliban country. In October 2007, just weeks before thousands of troops, backed by helicopters and artillery fire, marched into the Swat valley to battle the gang of Talibs who had taken over the region, Schmidle rode into the town of Mingora on a public bus. He drove through Taliban-manned checkpoints and took a zipline into a militant camp. Schmidle had spent the previous two years traveling throughout Pakistan, living off a small fellowship which required only that he stay in the country, learn Urdu, and write about what he witnessed. Schmidle's telling of his gripping adventures, aided by his own deep knowledge of Pakistan's history, explains to readers the many reasons why Pakistan has grabbed the world's headlines. To Live or to Perish Forever is an eye-opening and exciting read about this essential place.
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Publisher
St. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
0805091491
ISBN-13
9780805091496
eBay Product ID (ePID)
77528135
Product Key Features
Book Title
To Live or to Perish Forever : Two Tumultuous Years in Pakistan
Original Language
English
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Asia / India & South Asia, Security (National & International), World / Asian
Publication Year
2010
Genre
Travel, Political Science
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.5in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
8.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ds389
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Much of the beauty of [Schmidle's] reportage comes from the fresh eye he brings to the ... array of forces contending for ascendancy.... He seeks out jihadists in the same city as did Daniel Pearl -- tribal insurgents, ethnic nationalists, old-school politicos, the military, the rogue intelligence agencies, the man on the street.... Always in evidence is Schmidle's willingness to listen and then report, with polish but without varnish., 'Richly reported'. Brave enough to seek out some of the country's toughest jihadis despite the grave dangers facing American reporters in Pakistan, Schmidle has amassed a treasure trove of stories.'?Joshua Kurlantzick,The New York Times Book Review ?Brave and supremely timely'. A crucial policy textbook disguised as a page-turner travel memoir.'?Ralph Peters,New YorkPost "Much of the beauty of [Schmidle's] reportage comes from the fresh eye he brings to the ... array of forces contending for ascendancy.... He seeks out jihadists in the same city as did Daniel Pearl -- tribal insurgents, ethnic nationalists, old-school politicos, the military, the rogue intelligence agencies, the man on the street.... Always in evidence is Schmidle's willingness to listen and then report, with polish but without varnish." ?Peter Lewis, Barnes and Noble Review ?Schmidle offers a gripping, grim account of his two years as a journalism fellow in Pakistan, where his travels took him into the most isolated and unfriendly provinces, and into the thick of interests and beliefs that impede that nation's peace and progress'. Schmidle has, with this effort, established himself as a fresh, eloquent and informed contributor to the ongoing dialogue regarding Pakistan, terrorism and the strategic importance of engaging Central Asia in efforts toward peace and stability.'?Publishers Weekly ?Compelling and informative ? If you can hardly figure out what is going on in Pakistan, this book's for you.'?Military Times ?Offers genuine insight into the travails of a nation ravaged by violence and political instability'. [A] gripping and readable contribution to understanding the embattled landscape of Pakistan.'?The Globe and Mail (Toronto) ?A fascinating account of [Schmidle's] years in Pakistan'. The story of two Pakistans the author discovered: one beautiful and friendly, the other frightening and deadly.'?Booklist ?A fully realized portrait of a nation struggling to survive its internal divisions and hatreds.' ?Kirkus ?Nicholas Schmidle's portrait of Pakistan is worth more than a whole stack of intelligence reports. From remote Swat to teeming Karachi, he humanizes this labyrinthine country'where real danger has grown while the world focused elsewhere. Schmidle's blend of history and travelogue is by turns poignant and terrifying, but always relevant, always engaging, and more urgent now than ever."?Nathaniel Fick, author of theNew York TimesbestsellerOne Bullet Away?To Live or to Perish Foreveris foreign correspondence of the very best kind ? the account of a natural traveler who has the language skills, temerity, and eyesight to arrive where outsiders rarely go and then to report revealingly on what he sees and hears. This is a personal, informative, empathetic, surprising, and entertaining book that illuminates Pakistan, a country of vital interest to the wider world.'?Steve Coll, author ofGhost WarsandThe Bin Ladens"Nicholas Schmidle'sTo Live or to Perish Foreveris the perfect primer on post-9/11 Pakistan. Poetically and also sensibly written, the book captures from up close the seminal events of Pakistan's recent history, including the Red Mosque siege and the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. From depicting disenfranchised Baluchis to shady ISI officers, Schmidle humanizes what has become the world's most dangerous country - and epicenter of the new Great Game."?Parag Khanna, Senior Fellow, New America Foundation, author ofThe Second World: Empires and Influence in the New Global Order?A riveting read by an intrepid reporter in one of the world's most dangerous countries. Nicholas Schmidle has written a must-read book to understand turbulent but pivotal Pakistan. He crosses paths with extremists, witnesses flashpoints that transformed regional politics and, Schmidle offers a gripping, grim account of his two years as a journalism fellow in Pakistan, where his travels took him into the most isolated and unfriendly provinces, and into the thick of interests and beliefs that impede that nation's peace and progress.... Schmidle has, with this effort, established himself as a fresh, eloquent and informed contributor to the ongoing dialogue regarding Pakistan, terrorism and the strategic importance of engaging Central Asia in efforts toward peace and stability., To Live or to Perish Forever is foreign correspondence of the very best kind - the account of a natural traveler who has the language skills, temerity, and eyesight to arrive where outsiders rarely go and then to report revealingly on what he sees and hears. This is a personal, informative, empathetic, surprising, and entertaining book that illuminates Pakistan, a country of vital interest to the wider world., A riveting read by an intrepid reporter in one of the world's most dangerous countries. Nicholas Schmidle has written a must-read book to understand turbulent but pivotal Pakistan. He crosses paths with extremists, witnesses flashpoints that transformed regional politics and, most important, makes sense of the complex challenges in south Asia. A marvelous piece of work., Nicholas Schmidle's To Live or to Perish Forever is the perfect primer on post-9/11 Pakistan. Poetically and also sensibly written, the book captures from up close the seminal events of Pakistan's recent history, including the Red Mosque siege and the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. From depicting disenfranchised Baluchis to shady ISI officers, Schmidle humanizes what has become the world's most dangerous country - and epicenter of the new Great Game., Offers genuine insight into the travails of a nation ravaged by violence and political instability.... [A] gripping and readable contribution to understanding the embattled landscape of Pakistan, A fascinating account of [Schmidle's] years in Pakistan.... The story of two Pakistans the author discovered: one beautiful and friendly, the other frightening and deadly., Compelling and informative ... If you can hardly figure out what is going on in Pakistan, this book's for you., Nicholas Schmidle's portrait of Pakistan is worth more than a whole stack of intelligence reports. From remote Swat to teeming Karachi, he humanizes this labyrinthine country--where real danger has grown while the world focused elsewhere. Schmidle's blend of history and travelogue is by turns poignant and terrifying, but always relevant, always engaging, and more urgent now than ever., Richly reported.... Brave enough to seek out some of the country's toughest jihadis despite the grave dangers facing American reporters in Pakistan, Schmidle has amassed a treasure trove of stories.
Copyright Date
2010
Dewey Decimal
954.9105/3092 B
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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