King Abdullah II was schooled in America and at Sandhurst and heading for a life as a successful career soldier, when his father fell ill and he was unexpectedly named King of Jordan. Fiercely loyal to his country but also possessing an outsider's perspective on the political difficulties of the region, King Abdullah has since spent every effort to better Jordan - improving its economy, education standards and rights for women - and find security for his people and their neighbours.



In this seminal work by a man at the very heart of the complex Middle East situation, King Abdullah puts forward what may be our best chance yet for Israeli-Palestinian peace.

'Abdullah's voice is reasoned and often humorous, didactic rather than dictatorial . . . he is a spokesman for his country' Wall Street Journal

'His quest for peace with Israel deserves praise as diligent and honourable' Independent

'A benign ruler who cares passionately about his people, King Abdullah shows remarkable humanity . . . Those wanting better to understand the origins of the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians should read this book' Jack Straw, The Times