Thura's Diary: My Life in Wartime Iraq

Nineteen-year-old Thura al-Windawi kept a diary during the conflict in Iraq, saying that it was her way of 'controlling the chaos.' The diary documents the days leading up to the bombings, the war itself, and the lawless aftermath, providing a personal account of life in Baghdad. Thura describes her experiences and those of her two younger sisters, revealing the many details that showcase the reality of war for Iraqi families, specifically Iraqi children. The diary is reminiscent of 'Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl' and 'Zlata’s Diary: A Child’s Life in Sarajevo', giving a voice and a face to the word 'Iraqi.'