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On All Fronts
- The Education of a Journalist
- Narrated by: Clarissa Ward
- Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins
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Summary
“On All Fronts: The Education of a Journalist beautifully outlines . . . what it means to seek the truth. It gave me a new faith in the power of reporting.” —Oprah Winfrey
The recipient of multiple Peabody and Murrow awards, Clarissa Ward is a world-renowned conflict reporter. In this strange age of crisis where there really is no front line, she has moved from one hot zone to the next. With multiple assignments in Syria, Egypt, and Afghanistan, Ward, who speaks seven languages, has been based in Baghdad, Beirut, Beijing, and Moscow. She has seen and documented the violent remaking of the world at close range. With her deep empathy, Ward finds a way to tell the hardest stories. On All Fronts is the riveting account of Ward’s singular career and of journalism in this age of extremism.
Following a privileged but lonely childhood, Ward found her calling as an international war correspondent in the aftermath of 9/11. From her early days in the field, she was embedding with marines at the height of the Iraq War and was soon on assignment all over the globe. But nowhere does Ward make her mark more than in war-torn Syria, which she has covered extensively with courage and compassion. From her multiple stints entrenched with Syrian rebels to her deep investigations into the Western extremists who are drawn to ISIS, Ward has covered Bashar al-Assad’s reign of terror without fear. In 2018, Ward rose to new heights at CNN and had a son. Suddenly, she was doing this hardest of jobs with a whole new perspective.
On All Fronts is the unforgettable story of one extraordinary journalist—and of a changing world.
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“In On All Fronts, [Ward] combines grace, authority, and a humor so dry it evaporates on contact. Whether Ward is fending off the dissolute, lecherous Saif Gadhafi, son of the brutal former Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi, in a Moscow Mercedes, or confronting a jihadist leader with video evidence of an execution carried out by his men, she gives off the impression that the story is, above all personal considerations, sacrosanct . . . Ward shows an enduring faith in the power of reporting.” —Annalisa Quinn, NPR
“Ward’s journalism skills shine, putting readers on the front lines. Readers interested in the life stories of intrepid women journalists and the nature of investigative, international journalism will be captivated by this engrossing account.” —Library Journal
“[Ward’s] descriptions of her experiences at all the sites are vivid and precise . . . A thoughtful account of the excitement and pitfalls of war reporting.” —Kirkus
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- Ioan
- 06-10-20
engaging and insightful
fantastic listen! heard about it after an interview she gave. Great insight in the dangerous world of foreign correspondents. My words wouldn't do it justice, just get it 👍🏻
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- M. McGuirk
- 12-09-21
Wonder Woman
This book gripped me from beginning to the end. Clarissas story is fascinating, she is a sponge absorbing languages cultures and love. She has dived into the lives of people going through hell, she has travelled their road with them and relaid it to us. She really needs to be listened to.
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- S
- 27-08-21
Love every moment
I have been struggling to focus recently and this gripped me; I finished it within days. Very happy to have listened to the ups and downs of Clarissa’s personal and professional life.
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- Glenys Taylor
- 19-11-21
Outstanding
Excellent narration. The effort and risk that stands behind the story. Essential for anyone who wants to work in Media.
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- Chiara otto
- 14-12-23
Captivating and inspiring
One of the best books I’ve ever listened too! Having followed Clarissa on social media and news platforms CNN and CBS for years it was great to learn more about her has a person and understand the behind the scenes. Her stories are heartbreaking and motivating at the same time and her vulnerability to share her good and bad moments make it feel personal.
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- Sylv
- 26-12-21
It was a pleasure to listen to this audiobook.
Great stories and what an insight into what it means to be a war correspondent. Clarissa, you are an inspiration 🙂
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- Amazon Customer
- 17-04-21
Fascinating
This book has been fascinating, from hearing about the Japanese tsunami to covering wars and human rights atrocities. This book doesn't shy away from the upsetting details but neither is it gratuitous. It was hard to stop listening
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- Lauren
- 01-11-21
excellent
Highly recommend. Compelling story and storytelling. Very moving and inspiring. Essential listening. You'll also learn a lot from this book. 10 out of 10.
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