The Boy from Baghdad

My Journey from Waziriyah to Westminster

Nadhim Zahawi

$59.99

Hardback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

HarperCollins
29 August 2024

Autobiography: business & industry; Autobiography: historical, political & military; Memoirs; Middle Eastern history; Political leaders & leadership

‘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.

By: Nadhim Zahawi
Imprint: HarperCollins
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 159mm, Spine: 38mm
Weight: 620g
ISBN: 9780008640699
ISBN 10: 0008640696
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 29 August 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Nadhim Zahawi is the Chancellor of the Exchequer for the United Kingdom. Born in Baghdad, he has been the Member of Parliament for Statford-on-Avon since 2010, representing the Conservative Party. His previous posts include Minister for COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment and Secretary of State for Education. Prior to becoming an MP, he founded the market research company YouGov. He is the co-author of Masters of Nothing: How the Crash Will Happen Again Unless We Understand Human Nature. Nadhim is married to Lana and has three children.