The Boy from Baghdad, 9780008599423
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Baghdad refugee to UK Chancellor: An unbelievable, inspiring journey to power.
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The Boy from Baghdad

my journey from waziriyah to westminster

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  • Paperback

    368 pages

  • Release Date

    27 October 2025

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Summary

From Baghdad to Westminster: The Incredible Journey of Nadhim Zahawi

Born and raised in Baghdad, Nadhim Zahawi arrived in the UK aged 12, having been forced to flee Iraq with his family, under threat from Saddam Hussein’s regime.

In this candid and thoughtful memoir, Nadhim vividly recalls his upbringing in the Middle East, his family’s adjustment to their new life in Britain and his rise to Second Lord of the Treasury, one of the highest offices in his adoptive homeland.

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780008599423
ISBN-10:0008599424
Author:Nadhim Zahawi
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:HarperCollins
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:368
Release Date:27 October 2025
Weight:160g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm x 30mm
About The Author

Nadhim Zahawi

Nadhim Zahawi is the Chancellor of the Exchequer for the United Kingdom. Born in Baghdad, he has been the Member of Parliament for Statford-on-Avon since 2010, representing the Conservative Party. His previous posts include Minister for COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment and Secretary of State for Education. Prior to becoming an MP, he founded the market research company YouGov. He is the co-author of Masters of Nothing: How the Crash Will Happen Again Unless We Understand Human Nature. Nadhim is married to Lana and has three children.

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