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Summary: "A Classic on the Effects of War"
Review: Khassan Baiev's "The Oath: A Surgeon Under Fire" describes the wrenching field experience of a Chechen doctor who treated the wounded from both sides of the conflict, a work described at a recent American Enterprise Institute conference by Lawrence Uzell, editor of the Jamestown Foundation's "Chechnya Weekly," as "the most important to come out in some years, a classic on the effects of war." (from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty,"(Un)Civil Societies," www.rferl.org/ucs, 16 December 2003.Some book stores may have erred in placing this book only in the back stacks under "health" or "medicine" where it languishes next to diet tips. It belongs prominently displayed in the "politics" and "European history" sections. CAF
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Summary: A Story of Strength & Tragedy
Review: This book is a testimony to the power of human will, faith, and hope. Never before have I realized what strength and tragedy really meant.
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Summary: An unforgettable story
Review: This book was a page-turner for me, tugging my emotions in all directions. It brings to vibrant life an alien culture and lifestyle in a way that makes one understand and empathize with those who live it. The descriptions of the seemingly indiscriminate attacks against the civilian population of Chechnya by the overwhelming might of the Russian military machine are sometimes agonizing to read. Anyone who has the least bit of interest in what goes on in the world outside America should be fascinated by this shocking story of a Chechen patriot who consciously chooses good over evil on a daily basis in spite of the extraordinary sacrifices and danger involved. I am haunted by his story but, although there is horror in it, the feeling that stays with me is the deep admiration I feel for Khassan Baiev, a man who did not set out in life to be a hero but became one anyway. He has reaffirmed my belief that there are amazingly good people to be found in all parts of the world.
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Summary: Captivating
Review: This is a story plain and simple of survival under the most brutal of conditions imaginable. Anyone living in the "civilized" world will be amazed at what the Chechen people have had to endure. It makes me ashamed to see our world leaders cozying up to Putin and his predecessors after all of the lying that has gone on about the war in Chechnya. This book is a must read for anyone concerned with oppression in the world today.
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Summary: As real as it gets! Humble, heartfelt and honest...
Review: To me, this book has spoken deeply, as a heart-rendering echo of the cry of Chechnya's beautiful but terribly suffering people. It provides a powerful insight into the human story behind all the political rhetoric. If this is not worthy reading - nothing is!
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