Pirates of somalia book author

The goal of a world run by an oligarchy in possession of teutonic genes, who may kill or enslave other races according to need, is not more unrealizable than the idea that a single state, let alone the globe itself, could be governed according to the dictates of an allegedly holy book. Its not a bad book by any means, but given how fascinating its subject matter is, i found myself wishing over and over that the author was more adept at exploring this world and connecting with. A peek into the secret world of somali pirates author interviews. I bought this book as soon as it came out, and was not disappointed. One very positive comment in the book somalian pirates told the author that they hate the indian navy because when ever the indians encounter a pirate ship they blast them out of the water. Its not a bad book by any means, but given how fascinating its subject matter is, i found myself wishing over and over that the author was more adept at exploring. He became known for his reporting on piracy in somalia, writing for the new york times, the financial post, the globe and mail, and the times of london. The indian navy takes no prisonersthey hunt the somali pirates down like dogs. The pirates of somalia is a major first book by a young freelance journalist who talks his way into one of the worlds most dangerous places. The pirates of somalia titled deadly waters in the uk and australia is a nonfiction book by canadian journalist jay bahadur about his experiences and observations living among pirates in the autonomous region of puntland during an upsurge in somali piracy. At the onset of the piracy explosion, the author quit his market research job in toronto and bought a ticket to somalia, spending months on the ground and meeting some of the most notorious pirate bosses, including garaad mohammed, the man responsible for the hijacking of the american cargo ship maersk alabama. Pirates of somalia download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Michael scott moore is a journalist who traveled to somalia to write a book about the history of piracy in the horn of africa. Soon to be a major motion picture the first closeup look at the hidden world of somali pirates by a young journalist who dared to make his way into their.

The pirates of somalia 2011 is an interesting and enjoyable look at modern piracy in the horn of africa. But, as jay bahadur makes clear in the pirates of somalia, buccaneering has evolved into a very modern activity, complete with night vision goggles, gps units and even investment advisers. When i first heard about this book while the author was on his book tour, he was described. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Jay bahadur is the author of the pirates of somalia 3. Excerpted from the pirates of somalia by jay bahadur. Jay bahadur born 1984 is a canadian journalist and author. An advance excerpt appeared in a may 2011 edition of the guardian. Inside their hidden world 2011, is his account of living with.

Bored writing marketing reports, he conceives an idea to fly to somalia and get the straight scoop on this international phenomenon by talking directly to its protagonists. Canadian author jay bahadur poses with somali villagers in dhanane, the. But, as jay bahadur makes clear in the pirates of somalia, buccaneering has evolved into a very modern activity, complete with night vision. Actually, it brings it a far bit short to call jay bahadurs work simply a book. Infidel by ayaan hirsi ali, a house in the sky by amanda lindhout, desert flower by waris dirie, the orchard of lost souls by n. When i first heard about this book while the author was on his book tour, he was. Somalia, on june 1, 2009, while researching his book about piracy. What its like to be held hostage by somali pirates. Pirates of somalia is a stupefyingly audacious book.

How jay bahadurs leap of faith led to a bestselling book and movie. The author was living with his parents writing marketing reports about. Canadian bestselling author and investigative journalist jay bahadur on dropping everything and moving to somalia to report on pirates. Like the nazis, the cadres of jihad have a death wish that sets the seal on their nihilism. Click download or read online button to get pirates of somalia book now. Pirates from somalia made international news with the capture of an american cargo ship in 2009 in eastern african waters and later the murder of four retirees sailing around the world. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The pirates of somalia is the most thorough investigation ive read into the world of somalian pirates, but it still fails to truly dig deep enough. The author went to somalia, living with and traveling among the locals for several weeks, a colorful experience that most writers are unable to match. He became known for his reporting on piracy in somalia, writing for the new.