Elvis Is Titanic: Classroom Tales from Iraqi Kurdistan

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Set in 2005, the narrative follows Ian Klaus, a Rhodes Scholar who takes a teaching position at Salahaddin University in Iraq. His mission extends beyond academics; he aims to contribute to Iraq's stability and success. Through diverse topics, from pop culture to American ideals, Klaus engages students more familiar with entertainment than history. His experiences provide an insightful and candid perspective on life in a post-Saddam Iraq, revealing the complexities and challenges of cultural exchange in a tumultuous time.