The Boy from Baghdad : My Journey from Waziriyah to Westminster
(Autor) Nadhim Zahawi‘Very few people in parliament can match Nadhim’s childhood experience, his understanding of international affairs, his skills as a businessman and his passion for politics’ Rory Stewart 'From Baghdad to number 11 Downing Street: in any other country it would be fiction. You have to read it to believe it’ Jeffrey Archer An Observer Book of the Week Born and raised in Baghdad, Nadhim Zahawi arrived in the UK aged 12, having been forced to flee Iraq with his family, under threat from Saddam Hussein’s regime. In this candid and thoughtful memoir, Nadhim vividly recalls his upbringing in the Middle East, his family’s adjustment to their new life in Britain and his rise to Second Lord of the Treasury, one of the highest offices in his adoptive homeland. From his family home being repossessed in his teens to the incredible success of YouGov, and from the highs (and lows) of Jeffrey Archer’s mayoral campaign to overseeing Britain’s rollout as Minister for COVID Vaccine Deployment, Nadhim reflects on the setbacks faced and hurdles cleared that have reinforced his belief in the power of hard work and the benefits of an open, inclusive society. The Boy from Baghdad is the full and fascinating story of Nadhim’s personal, professional and political journey from Waziriyah to Westminster.
Nadhim Zahawi
Nadhim Zahawi is a British politician and businessman who currently serves as the Member of Parliament for Stratford-on-Avon. He is known for his work in promoting STEM education and his support for small businesses. Zahawi has a straightforward and pragmatic writing style that focuses on policy and economic issues. His most notable work is his book "Masters of the Universe: Hayek, Friedman, and the Birth of Neoliberal Politics," which explores the influence of key economic thinkers on modern political ideology. Zahawi's contributions to literature lie in his ability to make complex economic theories accessible to a wider audience, and his impact on the political genre is evident in his advocacy for free-market principles.