 |   Author : Benazir Bhutto Edition : Reprint Number of Pages : 352 Publisher : Harper Perennial List Price: Our Price: $4.78 You Save: $11.21 (71%) Used Price : $3.46 |
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Benazir Bhutto returned to Pakistan in October 2007, after eight years of exile, hopeful that she could be a catalyst for change. Upon a tumultuous reception, she survived a suicide-bomb attack that killed nearly two hundred of her compatriots. But she continued to forge ahead, with more courage and conviction than ever, since she knew that time was running out—for the future of her nation and for her life.
In Reconciliation, Bhutto recounts in gripping detail her final months in Pakistan and offers a bold new agenda for how to stem the tide of Islamic radicalism and to rediscover the values of tolerance and justice that lie at the heart of her religion. She speaks out not just to the West but also to the Muslims across the globe. Bhutto presents an image of modern Islam that defies the negative caricatures often seen in the West. After reading this book, it will become even clearer what the world has lost by her assassination.
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Customer reviews
A Brilliant Woman - A Legacy Lost 
by .. Asad (California, United States)
Benazir's assassination is one of the biggest tragedies our world has seen in recent years. She was a brave woman, and yes, a polarizing and controversial woman in Pakistan, but also, in my opinion - a true believer in democracy and political freedom. As Prime Minister of Pakistan, she never really was able to bring her vision to reality, due to oposing forces that never let her complete both her terms, but her return to her native land in 2007 brought a promise of hope and prosperity to the Pakistani people. She was a brave and inspiring woman, and her untimely death is one of the most unfortunate events in recent times.
Through "Reconciliation: Islam, Democracy & The West", her legacy lives on, providing a coherent and articulate picture of her world-view, specifically as it relates to religion, geo-politics and specifically, Pakistan's future. Benazir and her co-author, Mark Siegel, provide a though-provoking and interesting view of where the world is headed, and through her words, we learn the extent of her vision which is now lost to us. A great read for those interested in the region and world politics and conflict, and also for those, who want to get an insight into the mind of one of the world's bravest women.
A MUST READ by .. Book Lover (New York, New York)
This is an incredible book with an extremely important message. The world lost an amazing leader and a fascinating woman when Benazir Bhutto was assasinated, but her last words will resonate for generations to come. A MUST READ.
inspiring!!! by .. Robert W. Smith (Virginia, USA)
in this book, bhutto examines the recent history of many countries with islamic majorities and many of the issues surrounding islam and conflicts in understanding with western democracies. she offers hope that the people of pakistan will experience true democracy, and that that democracy may expand beyond its borders. published just weeks after her assassination, it is quite timely and germane to issues that the United States faces in the next few years, especially in its fight against terrorism and its disproportionate financial aid for military and intelligence operations in comparison with areas in which democracy can be achieved, such as election oversight, education, women's rights ... this is by far not the greatest work that i've read. the occasional bias seeps through in her writings. nevertheless, this is a book that is very important and ought to be read by those with interests in spreading democracy, achieving women's rights globally, and, in particular, the development of democracy and capitalism in pakistan.
A visionary has shown by .. Atta Ali Malik ()
It is a book for both West and Muslim World. It shows us probably the only possible way to salvation in this fanaticism that surrounds us.
Very interesting reading about islam and westv by .. Ck Torneling (Amsterdam, The Netherlands)
This book really opened my eyes about the content of Islam as well as the politics pursued by west in other countries. I would really recommend it to everybody as it really gives a perspective! Furthermore, it makes one realize what a fantastic person Benazir was and what the world really lost when she was assassinated last year.