--- product_id: 168473564 title: "Interventions: A Life in War and Peace" brand: "nader mousavizadeh" price: "NZ$58" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/168473564-interventions-a-life-in-war-and-peace store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Interventions: A Life in War and Peace **Brand:** nader mousavizadeh **Price:** NZ$58 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Interventions: A Life in War and Peace by nader mousavizadeh - **How much does it cost?** NZ$58 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/168473564-interventions-a-life-in-war-and-peace) ## Best For - nader mousavizadeh enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted nader mousavizadeh brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Interventions: A Life in War and Peace - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71BbPVyKKfL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read on UN involvement in worlds conlicts *by B***O on Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2014* I recently bought this book as a Christmas present for my dad but after reading the prologue chapter, I ended purchasing the kindle version for myself! This is a very candid and thought provoking account of Kofi Annan's experiences as Secretary General of the UN. The book starts off with a quick biographical chapter on his early life in Africa and US education, then the next few chapters dive into the global conflicts around the world involving UN Peacekeepers (Somalia, Rwanda, Bosnia, Kosovo, East Timor, etc). After these first few chapters my interest level waned as the book began to sound more like a UN speech, but my interest picked up again with the last few chapters on middle east peace process, Iraq and Afghanistan. That is probably just because I'm more interested in the conflict rather than a philosophical discussion about the purpose and scope of the UN or the global fight against poverty.The book reminds you on how difficult it is to run the UN when the member states have such divergent ideas and political motivations. Often the book recounts the UN's failures and very few of its success stories. I would not say that he blames others for the failings of the UN but rather he mentions the difficulties of getting the security council to act given the different member state agendas and priorities (these are his memoirs afterall and the narrative comes from his viewpoint). Kofi certainly doesn't pull any punches when it comes to the US. George W Bush doesn't come off looking very good, and although he says some positive things about Clinton, the Clinton administration was a roadblock to many UN efforts (i.e. Rwanda). Some of the most interesting parts of the book are when Kofi recounts behind the scenes conversations/memos with world leaders.I give the book 4 stars out of 5, mostly because I can be a harsh grader and 2 of the 8 chapters really didnt hold my interest as much as the other 6. I would definitely recommend this book to those who like biographies, historical accounts, or those interested in politics and international affairs. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A man blessed with courage and wisdom *by E***T on Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2013* For many many years I have admired Kofi Annan for his courage, steadfastnessand wisdom so when I saw he had written his book - I had to read it.-I am his age - I have worked in Africa and Asia for 45 years helping mankindso have reality on what he is talking about.... though he gave many details ofdisaster after disaster he had to handle he probably did not even give us10% of the worries and problems he had and had to deal with on a 24/7 basis.Yes I admire him - to hold his position literally and otherwise for so many yearsand face what he did and do what he did - is quite something.It was very wonderful too to hear his account of the time he grew up in Ghanaya I understand that very well too - that was a very, very special time -He is like my brother - he even married a Swede - I am Danish and married a Ugandan - at a time when that was not so common - so yes - Kofi Annan is like my brother.He is blessed - in a world with so many who have prostituted themselves toPower - so many who have sold themselves to evil it is quite extraordinary tohave here in Kofi Annan one who didn't.For me it was a very personal experience to read Kofi Annan's book as I alsopolitically am very engaged - and here and there got some of the missing holesfilled in.So thank you Kofi Annan for being who you are and doing what you did.Bente Petersen ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good read. *by D***. on Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2018* Often we do not understand what leaders go through. 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