The Unraveling: High Hopes and Missed Opportunities in Iraq- A Book Signing with Author Emma Sky

LITCHFIELD, Conn. - July 10, 2015 - PRLog -- When Emma Sky volunteered to help rebuild Iraq after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein in 2003, she had little idea what she was getting in to. She went on to serve there longer than any other senior military or diplomatic figure, giving her an unrivaled perspective of the entire conflict. With sharp detail and tremendous empathy, The Unraveling provides unique insights into the US military as well as the complexities, diversity, and evolution of Iraqi society and the lessons that must be learned about the limitations of power.

Emma Sky is a British citizen who has worked at senior levels on behalf of the US and UK governments in Iraq, Afghanistan and Jerusalem, across the fields of development, defense, and diplomacy, and with multi civilian and military agencies. Prior to 2003, she had over a decade of experience working in Bangladesh, Brazil, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, and United Arab Emirates where she provided technical assistance on poverty elimination, human rights, justice, public administration reform, security sector reform, and conflict resolution.

Today, Sky is a Senior Fellow at Yale University’s Jackson Institute, where she lectures on the New Iraq and Middle East Politics. Previously, she was a Visiting Professor at King’s College, London, War Studies Department, and a Fellow at Oxford, Changing Character of War Programme.

A wine and cheese reception will follow the event. The Hickory Stick Bookshop will provide books for signing and for purchase. All Oliver Wolcott Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or logging onto www.owlibrary.org and clicking on Programs/Adult Programs.