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El Juramento/the Oath (2005)

by Khassan Baiev(Favorite Author)

4.42 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

8493424269 (ISBN13: 9788493424268)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Inedita

review 1: I really enjoyed this book. I wasn't sure I would at first, but it was informative learning about Chechnya and the conflicts going on there in RECENT years and that are still going on. It opened my eyes to what is happening in the world, as sad as it is, and how lucky I am in so many ways. So many people in the world are just trying to live good lives and yet they are bombarded by war and other evils. I think Khassan is one of those good men and I have a lot of admiration and respect for him and what he stood for; how he honored an oath taken in medical school no matter what and how he tried to do the best he could under his circumstances. I also learned a lot about the Muslim religion and culture. There is quite a bit of gore since he was a surgeon during war, but it wasn... more't hard for me to take in because it was his reality.
review 2: This is a well planned book that sets the stage clearly. It's difficult to get into it only because the atmosphere, names and culture are foreign, but once the reader understands the viewpoint of the author, it's easier to read. It is amazing what people will do to each other, and the lives these people were forced to lead show how strong humans can be. The only criticism I have is that it seems one-sided. Then again, it is told from a singular point of view. If I could give it another 1/2 star, I would. less

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