Pervez Musharraf states that this book is a window into contemporary Pakistan and my role in shaping it. I have lived a passionate life, perhaps and impetuous one in my early years, but always I have focused on self-improvement and the betterment of my country. Often I have been chastised for being too forthright and candid, and I trust you will find these qualities reflected here. I do not shy away from sensitive issues, circumscribed only by certain dictates of national security.
