Into Iraq

By: Michael Palin

Narrated by: Michael Palin

Brought to you by Penguin.

In March 2022, Michael Palin travelled the length of the River Tigris through Iraq to get a sense of what life is like in a region of the world that once formed the cradle of civilisation, but that in recent times has witnessed turmoil and appalling bloodshed. It was a journey of sharp, often brutal contrasts. At one moment he would be exploring the old streets of Baghdad or the ancient ruins of Babylon. At the next he would be visiting the war-torn city of Mosul, or learning about the horrific Speicher massacre in Tikrit. Now he shares the journal he meticulously kept during his trip, in which he describes the very varied places he visited, the people he met and the impressions he formed of a country that few outsiders now venture to see.

Permeated with his warmth and humour, this is a vivid and varied portrait of a complex country.

©2022 Michael Palin (P)2022 Penguin Audio

Another Compelling Travelogue

This is the fourth Palin travel book I have listened to. I so very much enjoyed his subtle wit and humor but am most impressed by his observations and telling of the places and people he interacts with. He finds and chronicles the humanity and idiosyncratic nature of places visited. I plan to continue to complete his travel books.