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Free Kindle Book - The Devil's Double
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Book Description
The true story of the man forced to be the double of Saddam Hussein's eldest son.
Review
In Iraq, where political leaders have traditionally been the targets of assassination, there exists an institution called fidai (body double). The author, who bore a remarkable resemblance to Saddam Hussein's oldest son, Uday, was pulled out of the front lines during the Iran-Iraq War and transformed into an exact likeness of Uday. From that vantage point he was, he reports, privy to all the machinations and horrific excesses perpetrated on the Iraqi people by the family and government of Saddam Hussein. After serving in that capacity from 1987 to 1991, Yahia was imprisoned and tortured before being released. He then fled to Europe, where he still lives. The author's message seems to be a warning to the rest of the world: If you thought Saddam was a cruel tyrant, just wait until Uday takes over! Although this work is easy enough to read, it is filled with graphic details of torture, murder, and rape. --David P. Snider, Casa Grande P.L., Ariz. --Library Journal
I found this one of the most interesting but also disturbing tales I have ever read. It gives a very interesting insight into the life of a body double in probably the most dangerous place on earth but also gives details into the mind of one of the most power crazy but yet curiously insecure men alive, Sadam Hussein. It make the reader feel quite nervous due to the fact that the events are actually true. Brilliantly written. A must for any biography fan. --F. O'brein CBS
Book Description
The true story of the man forced to be the double of Saddam Hussein's eldest son.
Review
In Iraq, where political leaders have traditionally been the targets of assassination, there exists an institution called fidai (body double). The author, who bore a remarkable resemblance to Saddam Hussein's oldest son, Uday, was pulled out of the front lines during the Iran-Iraq War and transformed into an exact likeness of Uday. From that vantage point he was, he reports, privy to all the machinations and horrific excesses perpetrated on the Iraqi people by the family and government of Saddam Hussein. After serving in that capacity from 1987 to 1991, Yahia was imprisoned and tortured before being released. He then fled to Europe, where he still lives. The author's message seems to be a warning to the rest of the world: If you thought Saddam was a cruel tyrant, just wait until Uday takes over! Although this work is easy enough to read, it is filled with graphic details of torture, murder, and rape. --David P. Snider, Casa Grande P.L., Ariz. --Library Journal
I found this one of the most interesting but also disturbing tales I have ever read. It gives a very interesting insight into the life of a body double in probably the most dangerous place on earth but also gives details into the mind of one of the most power crazy but yet curiously insecure men alive, Sadam Hussein. It make the reader feel quite nervous due to the fact that the events are actually true. Brilliantly written. A must for any biography fan. --F. O'brein CBS
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