September 15, 2006
[required reading] 9:18 AM
"In the spring of 2003, a pride of lions escaped from the Baghdad Zoo during an American bombing raid. Lost and confused, hungry but finally free, the four lions roamed the decimated streets of Baghdad in a desperate struggle for their lives. In documenting the plight of the lions, Pride of Baghdad raises questions about the true meaning of liberation - can it be given, or is it earned only through self-determination and sacrifice? And in the end, is it truly better to die free than to live life in captivity? Based on a true story..."
After trying three time, I've come to the conclusion I would be awful at writing non-pretentious book jacket blurbs. Instead, let me just say "Go get the book. It is pretty."
Comments
I finally read it. Wow. I figured it would end that way but... Damn.
Posted by: David at October 9, 2006 7:15 PMPost A Comment
