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It's What I Do
- A Photographer's Life of Love and War
- Narrated by: Lynsey Addario
- Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins
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Summary
Lynsey Addario is just finding her way as a photographer when September 11th changes the world. One of the few photojournalists with experience in Afghanistan, when she is asked to return and cover the American invasion, she makes a decision - not to stay home, not to lead a quiet or predictable life, but to set out across the world, face the chaos of crisis, and make a name for herself.
Addario travels with purpose and bravery, photographing the Afghan people before and after the Taliban reign, the civilian casualties and misunderstood insurgents of the Iraq War and the burned villages and countless dead in Darfur. She exposes a culture of violence against women in the Congo and tells the riveting story of her headline-making kidnapping by pro-Qaddafi forces in the Libyan civil war.
As a woman photojournalist, Addario is determined to be taken as seriously as her male peers. She fights her way into a boys' club of a profession, and once there, rather than choose between her personal life and her career, Addario learns to strike a necessary balance.
Watching uprisings unfold and people fight to the death for their freedom, Addario understands she is documenting not only news but also the fate of society. It's What I Do is more than just a snapshot of life on the front lines; it bears witness to the human cost of war.
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- Paul
- 03-06-22
Gripping stuff- one of those listen in one go books
Wonderful book and amazing story, admittedly I listened at 1.5 speed because the author reads quiet slowly and is rather monotone- but the book is compelling and the story remarkable
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- mila
- 18-05-18
amazing storytelling incredible woman
loved every minute of it ; will definitely recommend it and can't wait for the 'of love and war'
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- Lindsay Watson
- 27-12-19
Amazing
I absolutly loved this book. Fascinating hearing Lynsey tell her story of courage and determination. I could not put this book down.
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- ursch
- 01-11-21
So amazing!
What an incredible woman and book. Every chapter left me wanting to know more, to dive deeper into each story.
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- Amazon Customer
- 24-09-23
Sincere
Thank you for your honesty it’s beautifully written and read. So insightful and knowledgeable.
Thank you for your goodness and sharing your journey as a mother and a photographer.
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- Kieren Geaney
- 03-05-18
Edge of the seat stuff
After watching the Chris Hondros documentary at London's Frontier club, I wanted to seek further insight into the photojournalist career. This book doesn't disappoint and there are many situations where I am scared for the author. The bravery people like Linsey show to document a story is beyond my comprehension. Telling the story can and does inactive political change and can help those that need it most. I enjoyed the book all the way through and appreciate the author narration. Recommended.
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- Kane hr
- 15-01-20
inspiring
I've been after a book from a photographer for some time and this is one of the best. I'm truly inspired by the work and commitment that Lynsey has written in this book. this is a must read for fellow photographers.
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- Miss W.
- 04-05-22
An amazing, captivating account of life as a female photographer on the front line
This book captivated me from the beginning- read by the narrator and in this instance it really immerses you fully into the experience. I recommend this book to Any photographer - female or otherwise, or anyone interested in a life full of challenges, both the protagonists and that of her subjects worldwide who lived through the horrors of war
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- Anonymous User
- 30-11-22
Fascinating and inspiring
This is a captivating account of how the author became one of the most respected photojournalists working today. Insightful, inspiring, but also tense and worrying. It takes the audience into some of the darkest parts of humanity.
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- Cerebum
- 19-12-19
not as good as it should have been
I bought this because I am a photographer and was hoping to get a methodological insight but there was nothing about how her pictures were taken. as a story, this has all the ingredients for a moving account that will stay with you and even change your outlook on humanity, but it fails on both counts. there was neither tension nor emotion. the narration was flat throughout and this killed it stone dead! the story in paper form, supported by her pictures is quite possibly excellent but this audible version is one to avoid!
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