In 'The Pulse of the Years,' author Ara Khajadur Waskaniyan provides a critical insider's account of the Iraqi leftist and nationalist movement. This memoir delves deep into the internal ideological conflicts, political purges, and intense power struggles that characterized the movement during a turbulent era in Iraq's modern history. Waskaniyan offers a firsthand perspective on the challenges and sacrifices of activists, shedding light on the complex dynamics that led to both its triumphs and eventual fragmentation. The book is a vital historical document and a personal reflection on a lifetime dedicated to political struggle.