“If you want to understand how Egypt got to this crossroads, read this book.” —Fareed Zakaria, recommending Inside Egypt as his Book of the Week (CNN)

“Bradley's book suggests Egypt's rupture had clear omens… and was promptly banned by the Mubarak government.” —New Yorker

“This dark and sober look at contemporary Egypt... offers a compelling explanation for the anger on the streets of Cairo” —The Christian Science Monitor

“A blistering overview of what it's like to live in this autocratic, hopelessly corrupt society. Terrifically well told and extremely sobering.” —Kirkus Reviews

“An original, angry, brilliant, subtle, and highly readable exposé of contemporary Egyptian politics and society.” —Peter Bergen, author of Holy War, Inc. and The Osama bin Laden I Know

“Informed and immensely readable.” —Literary Review (UK)

“Essential reading for anyone interested in modern Egypt and the looming dramas of the Arab world.” —United Press International

“In this highly readable and thoughtful volume, Bradley provides a devastating critique of Egypt's [former] dictatorial government.” —LIBRARY JOURNAL