Attempts on Death

In "Attempts on Death," acclaimed Iraqi poet and diplomat Chawki Abdelamir delves into the harrowing landscape of Baghdad in 2003, a city engulfed in flames and turmoil. Caught between a violent dictatorship and an illegal invasion, Iraqis face the onset of a nightmare that will claim over half a million lives. While the US declares 'mission accomplished,' the reality for the people of Iraq is a devastating apocalypse, as the world's media captures the chaos, "stuffing themselves with dust and human flesh." This poignant work, published by ABDELAMIR in 2021, spans 248 pages and serves as a profound exploration of the historic destruction of a nation and the shattering of its rich, millennia-old heritage. Discover Abdelamir's compelling narrative that seeks to make sense of the unspeakable and reflect on the resilience of a people in the face of unimaginable adversity.