In Search of Iraq:
Baghdad to Babylon

Richard Downes

“One of the best books to come out of the coverage of Iraq. A beautifully written personal memoir [possessing] a startling writing capacity.”
—Village

From 1998 until the chaotic aftermath of the invasion, news reporter Richard Downes witnessed firsthand the changes that have overwhelmed the Iraqi people. In Search of Iraq goes far deeper into the environment than the daily news With a keen focus on the customs, religion, culture and historical diversity of all the communities in the region, Downes reveals the true impact of war, as well as the friendships that blossom in a country torn to shreds. What emerges is a stunning memorial to a diverse and disintegrating nation.