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It'S What I Do: A Photographer'S Life Of Love And War,New
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An Unflinching Memoir . . . [That] Offers Insight Into International Events And The Challenges Faced By The Journalists Who Capture Them. The Washington Postwar Photographer Lynsey Addarios Memoir Is The Story Of How The Relentless Pursuit Of Truth, In Virtually Every Major Theater Of War In The Twentyfirst Century, Has Shaped Her Life. What She Does, With Clarity, Beauty, And Candor, Is To Document, Often In Their Most Extreme Moments, The Complex Lives Of Others. Its Her Work, But Its Much More Than That: Its Her Singular Calling.Lynsey Addario Was Just Finding Her Way As A Young Photographer When September 11 Changed The World. One Of The Few Photojournalists With Experience In Afghanistan, She Gets The Call To Return And Cover The American Invasion. She Decides To Set Out Across The World, Face The Chaos Of Crisis, And Make A Name For Herself.Addario Finds A Way To Travel With A Purpose. She Photographs The Afghan People Before And After The Taliban Reign, The Civilian Casualties And Misunderstood Insurgents Of The Iraq War, As Well As 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 Headlinemaking Kidnapping By Proqaddafi Forces In The Libyan Civil War.As A Woman Photojournalist Determined To Be Taken As Seriously As Her Male Peers, Addario Fights Her Way Into A Boys Club Of A Profession. Rather Than Choose Between Her Personal Life And Her Career, Addario Learns To Strike A Necessary Balance. In The Man Who Will Become Her Husband, She Finds At Last A Real Love To Complement Her Work, Not Take Away From It, And As A New Mother, She Gains An All The More Intensely Personal Understanding Of The Fragility Of Life.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 Societies. Its What I Do Is More Than Just A Snapshot Of Life On The Front Lines; It Is Witness To The Human Cost Of War.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures five point four three inches in length, zero point nine four inches in width, and eight point three five inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains three hundred sixty-eight pages, providing an in-depth exploration of the author's experiences.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Lynsey Addario, a renowned war photographer and memoirist.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book belongs to the photojournalism genre, focusing on the realities of war and journalism.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young readers? A: No, this book is not designed for young readers due to its mature themes related to war and personal experiences.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of war, love, journalism, and the complexities of a woman's life in a male-dominated field.
- Q: How can I use this book for educational purposes? A: You can use this book to gain insights into photojournalism, the impact of war, and the challenges faced by journalists.
- Q: Is the book based on the author's real-life experiences? A: Yes, the book is a memoir based on Lynsey Addario's real-life experiences as a war photographer.
- Q: What should I do to care for the book? A: To care for the book, keep it in a dry place away from direct sunlight and handle it gently to preserve its condition.
- Q: Are there any safety concerns with this book? A: No, there are no safety concerns with this book; it is safe for adult readers.
- Q: How should I store the book? A: Store the book upright on a shelf or in a bookcase to prevent bending or damage to the pages.
- Q: What if I receive a damaged copy of the book? A: If you receive a damaged copy, you should contact the seller for return or exchange options.
- Q: Is there a warranty for this book? A: No, books typically do not come with a warranty, but you can check the return policy of the retailer.
- Q: Can I find similar books by the same author? A: Yes, you can find similar books by Lynsey Addario that also explore themes of war and photography.