Most people only know me for The Gardener of Baghdad…
But I’ve been writing for years.
Here’s a 60-second look at the rest of my world — from forbidden love in war-torn Baghdad to art heists in Paris, a journey into the mind of a psychotic killer many would vouch for, and stories where time itself bends.
Iraqi author. Cancer survivor. 70,000+ readers across 40 countries.
Book clubs, libraries & Goodreads reviewers in the US, UK, Canada & Australia — this one’s for you.
Which of these novels are you adding to your TBR first?
Reply with the title (or just the emoji that matches the vibe) and I’ll DM you a free discussion guide for it.
I read every single reply.
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I AM GETTING ANGRIER AND ANGRIER
So as a U.S. taxpayer I am financing the bombing of children (& a funeral procession) by an evil state; but I am ALSO financing the rescue team via donations to the Lebanese Red Cross.
بغدادية الأصل، مقاتل سرطان، كاتب أكثر مبيعاً. “بستاني بغداد” حمل أمل العراق إلى العالم. الحياة حاولت كسري… فكتبت طريقي للنجاة. الصمود هو البقاء. ما قصة عودتك أنت؟ 🌱💪
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“Baghdad-born. Cancer-fighting. Bestselling author. ‘The Gardener of Baghdad’ brought hope across 40+ countries. Life tried to break me—I wrote my way through. Resilience is survival. What’s your comeback story? 🌱💪 #Resilience#AuthorLife
I left Iraq in 2002 as war was coming.
I had just graduated as a dentist.
But life had other plans.
Years later, after building a career and traveling across Europe, the Middle East and the Americas, I wrote a novel about the city that never left my heart.
📖 The Gardener of Baghdad
Today it has 70,000+ readers worldwide and 1700+ Amazon ratings.
Stories survive wars.
Stories survive time.
My journey ↓
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@DMC_Ryan@longislandviper@PeerIGN This is so heartwarming to see. Two gaming media legends respecting and cherishing each other and their days working together
@mrsambarlow Yes, but one should not be derailed from one’s main mission. In my case research and providing excellent care. In your case, redefining how to create memorable experiences loved by so many.
@mrsambarlow Immortality was the last game that was a completely new experience in a time when most games including great ones feel like improved versions of older ideas. I am very excited for what you guys produce next.!
@curiositycreepy That’s false. Alice is based on Alice Liddell – a daughter of Henry Liddell, the Dean of Christ Church. This is not even information that is hard to find. Anyone who spends five minutes googling the author, Christ church or Oxford University or has visited Oxford knows this.
@mrsambarlow That would be one hell of an experience. A world where lore is profound, where NPCs have their own journeys independent off you but can be affected by meaningful interactions. And, a world that is satisfyingly interconnected.