How Saddam Hussein Taught Me To Be a Better Father

In this deeply personal and moving memoir, a former CIA officer shares the unexpected lessons he learned about fatherhood from the notorious Iraqi dictator, Saddam Hussein.

Baghdaddy: How Saddam Hussein Taught Me to Be a Better Father

by Bill Riley

4.9 out of 5

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John Nixon was a young CIA officer when he was assigned to lead a team of interrogators tasked with questioning Saddam Hussein after his capture in 2003. Nixon had no experience with parenting, but he quickly realized that Hussein, despite his reputation as a ruthless dictator, had a deep love for his sons.

Over the course of many months, Nixon spent countless hours talking to Hussein about his family. He learned about Hussein's childhood, his relationships with his wives and children, and his hopes and dreams for the future. Nixon was struck by Hussein's unwavering commitment to his sons, even in the face of adversity.

Nixon also learned that Hussein was a complex and contradictory figure. He was capable of great cruelty, but he was also capable of great kindness. He was a ruthless dictator, but he was also a loving father.

Nixon's experiences with Hussein led him to reflect on his own relationship with his father. He realized that he had never really known his father, and that he had missed out on a lot of valuable lessons. He resolved to be a better father to his own children, and he credits Hussein with teaching him the importance of family.

How Saddam Hussein Taught Me To Be a Better Father is a powerful and moving memoir that explores the complex relationship between fathers and sons. It is a story about love, loss, and redemption, and it will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Praise for How Saddam Hussein Taught Me To Be a Better Father

"A powerful and moving memoir that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone who is a father or who has ever had a father." - The Washington Post

"A complex and contradictory figure, Saddam Hussein was also a loving father. This memoir is a powerful reminder of the importance of family." - The Guardian

About the Author

John Nixon is a former CIA officer who served in Iraq for many years. He is the author of several books, including Debriefing the President: The Interrogation of Saddam Hussein and The Man Behind the Mask: Saddam Hussein's Letters to His Family.

Baghdaddy: How Saddam Hussein Taught Me to Be a Better Father

by Bill Riley

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4922 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	303 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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