Gaddafi's Harem by Annick Cojean
A shocking and moving investigation into the hidden abuses perpetrated by Colonel Gaddafi, Gaddafi's Harem reveals the appalling private life of one of the twentieth century's most malevolent dictators.
An unforgettably terrifying portrait of tyrannical monstrosity* Evening Standard (Books of the Year) *
Gaddafi's political excesses have been well documented. His sexual crimes are only now coming to light. By sharing his victims' stories, Annick Cojean, a reporter for Le Monde, opens the floodgates. Her account of a sex-obsessed tyrant exposes the full extent of Gaddafi's brutality. * The Independent on Sunday *
An astonishing book...I challenge anyone to read this book and sleep easy in their own bed as the world stands by and dictators in places such as Syria and Zimbabwe continue to inflict untold horrors on their people. * The Sunday Times *
A powerful new book. * Daily Mail *
An exceptional piece of reporting. * Elle (France) *
Astonishing. * Le Figaro *
An incredibly brave new book... Every chapter has a sting, every woman's sorrow singes. * The Hindu *
Gaddafi's political excesses have been well documented. His sexual crimes are only now coming to light. By sharing his victims' stories, Annick Cojean, a reporter for Le Monde, opens the floodgates. Her account of a sex-obsessed tyrant exposes the full extent of Gaddafi's brutality. * The Independent on Sunday *
An astonishing book...I challenge anyone to read this book and sleep easy in their own bed as the world stands by and dictators in places such as Syria and Zimbabwe continue to inflict untold horrors on their people. * The Sunday Times *
A powerful new book. * Daily Mail *
An exceptional piece of reporting. * Elle (France) *
Astonishing. * Le Figaro *
An incredibly brave new book... Every chapter has a sting, every woman's sorrow singes. * The Hindu *
Annick Cojean, foreign correspondent for Le Monde, is one of France's most widely admired journalists. She chairs the committee for the Prix Albert Londres, having won the prize herself in 1996, and has published a number of books.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781611855678 |
| ISBN 10 | 1611855675 |
| Title | Gaddafi's Harem |
| Author | Annick Cojean |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press |
| Year published | 2014-07-03 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
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