In the Line of Fire

Musharaff is an important figure, and he has an interesting tale to tell. He begins when he was about five years old, and Pakistan was breaking away from India. Musharaff tells of his life story, from the time he left India to live in what is now Pakistan, to the time he spent in Turkey, to his return to Pakistan, and his rise to power. Along the way are several frightening attempts on his life. The book is readable and informative.

The big question is whether you want to believe anything Musharaff says. I do not know enough to question any of the specifics, but some of what he says seems self-serving, e.g., his account of a border skirmish with India which he claims he "won" and his rise to power. My sense is that he is not to be trusted, but I just do not know enough to say. If you are willing to keep an open mind, however, it is an interesting read.

One small thing that bugged me -- Musharaff claims to be a math wiz, yet he keeps making the same simple mistake over and over. If something grew from 5 to 10, he says it grew 200%. I suppose if it "grew" from 5 to 5, he would claim it grew 100%. I know that sounds petty, but here is a man who claims to be best in his class in math, and to understand how to run an economy, and he keeps making the same silly mistake!

Nothing special, still not bad (0/0 people found this helpful)

This book is OK. Some 'facts' are interesting. There is nothing extraordinary in this book.

If you like incidents written in easy English and if you read a book only once, go and buy this book. On the other hand, if you prefer something deep and something you prefer to read more than once, this book is not for you. Material in the book doesn't justify its price. I think waiting for paper back is a better option.

Facts (0/0 people found this helpful)

Musharraf was the first Pakistani leader, who in his term let the opposition leaders come on TV, gave the country freedom of speech and fairest of all elections in the history of Pakistan. Which in country like Pakistan was never seen. his weakness is he is a straight forward and a honest leader which people in South Asia would never appreciate, Specially you A. Chakraborty your name tells us the reason why you would not like him.
Musharraf isn't a corrupt politician so he would never be able to work the corrupt politicians, he would be disliked by feudal lords, religious fanatics corrupt politicians who play with the simple and innocent minds of Pakistani people to remain on top. It takes some moral courage and honesty to appreciate good work done by a man which specially Pakistani politicians and media lack, who were given the freedoms no one ever had in Pakistan and took advantage of the freedoms given.
Only a person who puts Pakistan and its people first and loves them, would appreciate Musharraf. So I would understand your reasons, you your self are full of hot air. Reason you don't like him is simple you hate Pakistan, you hate the fact Pakistan became front line state to fight terrorism (left for Pakistan to tackle after end of Russian occupation of Afghanistan and the cold war)- and that Musharraf was more popular and famous leader than any other in south Asia.
Musharraf no doubt tells tales of his achievements in sometimes an arrogant way, but the things said are 100% true which at least I have seen myself from in and outside of Pakistan.
I would defiantly recommend this book

Boring and pompous (1/1 people found this helpful)

In pakistan and most of south asia there is a term called addey-bazi. Now this book looks like it has been written by a self styled god in a bout of frenzied addey bazi( group chating about any thing and everything). He is full holt air and does not stop short of making himself almost a martyr. His 'Pakistan first' motto as we all know now has gone cold turkey.
So all in all a boasting and hypocritical account of a soilder (or maybe).
Don't buy this book its a waste of money and time.

A rather Intriguing read (3/4 people found this helpful)

As i read this book and was writing this review President Musharraf had declared a state of emergency in Pakistan. This led me to want to understand if Mr Musharraf is misunderstood or if he is a vile military dictator. Musharraf tells many stories during the course of the world and focuses both on his Presidency and the coup that launched him into that predicament. Musharraf argues that his predecessors (Sharif and Bhutto) where corrupt and unable to discharge the office to which they were elected. If these are true and if Sharif did try to change the constitution the coup would make more sense. Still, despite its obvious reader grabbing statements it was a thoroughly enjoyable and recommendable read

Pervez Musharraf

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Take it with a grain of salt (1/1 people found this helpful)

Nothing special, still not bad (0/0 people found this helpful)

Facts (0/0 people found this helpful)

Boring and pompous (1/1 people found this helpful)

A rather Intriguing read (3/4 people found this helpful)

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