Betrayed
George Packer
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Betrayed
Published
2009
Publisher
Samuel French
Pages
78
ISBN-13
9780573662874
Description
"Millions of Iraqis, spanning the country's religious and ethnic spectrum, welcomed the overthrow of Saddam Hussein. But the mostly young men and women who embraced America's project so enthusiastically that they were prepared to risk their lives for it by aiding the U.S. forces constituted a small minority. On a cold, wet night in January 2007. George Packer met two such Iraqi men in the lobby of the Palestine hotel in Baghdad to hear their stories and those of other Iraqis working as translators and additional key personnel for the U.S. military and occupation authorities. They had assumed that their perspective would be valuable to foreigners who knew little or nothing of Iraq. But instead of respect and gratitude, those who chose to help bridge the gap between the occupiers and the occupied were met with suspicion and hostility. They have been killed by insurgents and militias, ignored by U.S. officials, fired from their jobs without reason or recourse, and prevented from fleeing to the United States for safety." "Based on Packer's account in The New Yorker, Betrayed is a riveting and morally complex drama that explores in the Iraqis' own words the ways in which we have already abandoned them."--Jacket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Betrayed?
This edition of Betrayed has approximately 78 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Betrayed?
For most readers, Betrayed typically takes between 1h 38m and 1h 5m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 19,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 18m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 3 days • Estimated word count: 19,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Betrayed?
The estimated word count for Betrayed is approximately 19,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Betrayed?
Betrayed was written by George Packer.
When was Betrayed published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.