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In 2002 Jim Sciutto began filing in-depth reports on the Middle East for ABC News. Now, after nearly 100 assignments in Muslim countries, Sciutto b... read full description

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Oct 12, 2008
Heather rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Relevant, interesting and informative. Helped expand my knowledge on Arab nations and what and why they think the way they do about Americans.
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May 19, 2009
Fox rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Oh, man.

This book proved extremely difficult to get through. I had trouble finishing a chapter a night. It was heavy reading, to say the least, and not at all pleasant in the facts it contained. Against Us is a book that strives to explain why the Middle Easterners dislike America; essentially, the reasoning behind the almost palpable loathing that seems to come from there. At this, the book succeeds.

Sciutto goes country by country, interviewing people and examinin More...
May 10, 2009
Chris rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This is a must read for any foreign policy aficionado. Sciutto did an excellent job interviewing ordinary people from all walks of life in the Middle East, and helps the reader understand what people in that part of the world really think of the U.S. in a post 9/11 era. Highly recommend this book.
May 08, 2010
Lori rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This was a great book! It gave me a better understanding why the Muslim world hates, and I mean HATES the United States. I don't agree with their way of thinking and their rationale behind their hate, but at least I understand. I do think it's ironic that the world they hate is the world they try and move to in order to get a better education, better opportunities and better life. It amazes me. I could go on and on but then my own opinions would overshadow the point of this book. If you want to More...
Jan 12, 2009
Sabrina rated it: 3 of 5 stars
This book made me angry . . . couldn't finish all of it!
Nov 19, 2008
Rick rated it: 5 of 5 stars
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