Baghdad business school - Heyrick Bond-Gunning

Documenting the author’s flight on the first civilian plane into Baghdad after the airport had been secured, this unusual account details one man’s mission to establish a foothold for one of the largest logistics businesses in one of the world’s most inhospitable markets. Recounting his arrival in the Middle East armed with a camp bed, some baked beans, and a wallet full of money, this recollection charts the characters, comedy, and catastrophe of attempting a business deal within a war zone. Providing a unique perspective on the conflict in Iraq, this chronicle depicts the real-life adventure of a professional with uncommon courage.