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A haunting memoir of disarming honesty. . . a remarkable testament to the anguish and the beauty of foreign correspondence.Roger Cohen, New York Times Paris bureau chief and author of An Affirming FlameFrom awardwinning journalist Jane Ferguson, an unflinching memoir of ambition and warfrom The Troubles to the fall of Kabul.Jane Ferguson has covered nearly every war front and humanitarian crisis of our time. She reported from Yemen as protests grew into the Arab Spring; she secured rare access to rebelheld Syria, where foreign journalists were banned, to cover its civil war. When the Taliban claimed Kabul in 2021, she was one of the last Western journalists to remain at the airport as thousands of Afghans, including some of her colleagues, struggled to evacuate.Living with sectarian violence was nothing new to Ferguson. As a child in Northern Ireland in the 1980s and 90s, The Troubles meant bomb threats and military checkpoints on the way to school were commonplace. Books by Dervla Murphy and Martha Gellhorn offered solace from her turbulent family, and an opportunity to study Arabic in Yemen came as a reliefand a ticket to the life in journalism she imagined.Without family wealth or connections, she began as a scrappy onewoman reporting team, a borrowed camera often her only equipment. Networks told her she had the wrong accent, the wrong appearance, not enough bangbang shootemup. Still, Ferguson threw herself into harms way time and again, determined to give voice to civilian experiences of war. In the face of grave violence and suffering, this seemed a small act of justice, no matter the risks.Fergusons bold debut chronicles her unlikely journey from bright, inquisitive child to intrepid war correspondent. With an openhearted humanity we rarely see in conflict stories, No Ordinary Assignment shows what it means to build an authentic career against the odds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'No Ordinary Assignment: A Memoir' about? A: 'No Ordinary Assignment: A Memoir' is a memoir by Jane Ferguson that chronicles her experiences as a war correspondent. The book discusses her journey from childhood in Northern Ireland during The Troubles to covering various conflicts, including the fall of Kabul.
- Q: Who is the author of this memoir? A: The author of 'No Ordinary Assignment' is Jane Ferguson, an award-winning journalist known for her reporting from war zones and humanitarian crises.
- Q: When was 'No Ordinary Assignment: A Memoir' published? A: 'No Ordinary Assignment: A Memoir' was published on July 11, 2023.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains 336 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'No Ordinary Assignment' is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: Is the book 'No Ordinary Assignment' suitable for all readers? A: While the memoir is insightful and engaging, it addresses themes of war and conflict, which may not be suitable for younger readers or those sensitive to such topics.
- Q: What can readers expect from Jane Ferguson's writing style in this memoir? A: Readers can expect a writing style that is honest and unflinching, reflecting Ferguson's experiences in conflict zones with an open-hearted humanity.
- Q: Does the memoir include personal anecdotes from Jane Ferguson's life? A: Yes, the memoir includes personal anecdotes from Jane Ferguson's life, detailing her experiences growing up in Northern Ireland and her journey as a journalist.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'No Ordinary Assignment: A Memoir'? A: The memoir explores themes of ambition, the impact of war, the struggle for a voice in journalism, and the personal toll of covering conflicts.
- Q: How does Jane Ferguson's background influence her work as a journalist? A: Jane Ferguson's background in Northern Ireland during The Troubles has shaped her understanding of conflict and her commitment to giving voice to civilian experiences in war.