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Dead for Good: Martyrdom and the Rise of the Suicide Bomber

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Dr. Barlow's examination of suicide bombers, their mentality, motivations and history provides a broad overview of this issue as it relates not only to its use as an act of intentional terrorism, but as an explanation of some of the political and religious ideologies possessed by the suicide bomber as well. To the author's immense credit, however, it is anything but a dry, academic work. On the contrary, the book is insightful and well researched. Using superb writing, Barlow grabs hold of the reader by offering the reader a look into the lives, culture and idiosyncrasies of a people not often examined.

Hugh Barlow's literate and thought provoking review of the history of suicide bombers and their quest to purify their faith by eliminating the infidels, and in doing so reaffirm their divine right to rule the world, can cause one to rethink many of the traditional notions once held. This is a great book and a must read.

This is an excellent primer toward understanding the "suicide bomber". The treatment of the Sikh and Muslim involvement is excellent and worth the read.