{"product_id":"9781982164478","title":"The Interrogation of Saddam Hussein: How One Man Took On Saddam Hussein—and Won","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePiro, George\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimon \u0026amp; Schuster\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\/1\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe lead US interrogator of Saddam Hussein George Piro delivers a riveting account of his six months with Saddam, in formal interrogations and unguarded conversations, revealing surprising truths about the dictator’s psyche, the complexity of power, and key decisions that shaped today’s Middle East.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci open=\"\" background-color:=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003eThe Interrogation of Saddam Hussein\u003c\/i\u003e, George Piro, an Assyrian-American, Arabic-speaking former FBI Special Agent, recounts his extraordinary experiences as the lead interrogator of Saddam Hussein during his US captivity. Over six months, Piro spent more than five hundred hours with the former Iraqi dictator, forging an unprecedented connection with a man defined by his brutal and oppressive rule. Through one-on-one conversations in the exercise yard, during doctors’ visits, and over morning cups of coffee, as well as passages from Saddam’s prison diary, Piro unveils a complex portrait of a war criminal, poet, father, and tyrant.\u003cbr open=\"\" background-color:=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003e \u003cbr open=\"\" background-color:=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003e This gripping narrative offers a rare glimpse into Saddam Hussein’s psyche, his reflections on power, and his role in shaping the Middle East. Piro’s account also sheds light on US actions and perceptions, providing critical insights for future foreign policy decisions. \u003ci open=\"\" background-color:=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003eThe Interrogation of Saddam Hussein\u003c\/i\u003e is not just a story of one man’s incredible mission—it’s a profound exploration of leadership, accountability, and the human cost of war.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48218680393983,"sku":"9781982164478","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9781982164478_s600x595.jpg?v=1778166126","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9781982164478","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}