This is an amazing and true story about an Iraqi woman who finds herself in one of Saddam's prisons. She shared a small cell with 20 women, who tell their stories between torture sessions. You cannot read this book without gaining a strong appreciation for the freedom and the importance of individual rights.

The author of this book was the head of Saddam's uranium enrichment program. You will discover why there were no bubbling vats of chemical weapons. Saddam's goal was to get rid of the sanctions, while maintaining his capabilities, including nuclear, in place. You will be astounded at the lengths to which Saddam's regime resorted to hide capabilities from the inspector. You will also see how close Saddam came on two occasions to obtaining the bomb.

This book is a bit dated, but still contains great information on Iraq and its history. In this book, former CIA Analyst and National Security advisor Kenneth Pollack makes his case for the invasion of Iraq. Pollack is an excellent writer, who has an extensive knowledge of the Middle East and national security issues.

Tommy Franks, the general who lead the US invasion of Iraq tells his own story. This is a great inside view of US preparations and the execution of the invasion of Iraq. This book is also available in audio format. http://www.audible.com/adbl/store/welcome.jsp

Bob Woodward, who became famous with his reporting on the Watergate scandal, was given incredible access to the President and all of the key players during the build-up and the execution of the war in Iraq. This book will give you access to the thoughts of those involved as they decided to go to war. This book is also available in audio format. http://www.audible.com/adbl/store/welcome.jsp

On January 20th 2005, George W. Bush gave his second inaugural address. In his speech, President Bush stated: "So it is the policy of the United States to seek and support the growth of democratic movements and institutions in every nation and culture, with the ultimate goal of ending tyranny in our world." It was also reported that President Bush recently read "The Case for Democracy," and that it served as inspiration for his inaugural address.  Natan Sharansky is a former soviet dissident, who knows first hand the horrors of living in a "Fear Society." He makes a compelling case for the spread of democracy as the only way to create a safer world.