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Under the Wire Paul Conroy

Under the Wire By Paul Conroy

Under the Wire by Paul Conroy


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Summary

An account of the tragic death of Marie Colvin and a war photographer's harrowing and daring escape from one of the most dangerous cities on earth.

Under the Wire Summary

Under the Wire by Paul Conroy

Determined to cover the Syrian regime's brutal crackdown on dissent and the devastating impact of the war on Syria's civilians, veteran photographer Paul Conroy and Marie Colvin, one of the foremost war correspondents of her generation, decided to smuggle themselves across enemy lines and into the blood and terror of Homs. But tragedy struck before the pair could finish documenting the slaughter. A rocket killed Colvin and ripped a hole in Conroy's leg. As Syrian ground forces closed in on his position, Conroy was forced to make a terrifying last-ditch attempt to escape from a regime that appeared determined to murder him. Under the Wire is the epic, untold account of Conroy and Colvin's last, tragic assignment together. A rare and touching portrait of an extraordinary woman driven by an unquenchable desire to 'bear witness', it is as much a tale of courage and survival as it is the poignant account of a friendship forged amid the carnage of war.

Under the Wire Reviews

'Gives the reader a bird's eye view into what it is like to live inside a war zone ... a compelling, if heartbreaking story' The Times. * The Times *
'Impressive ... a gripping account of how the brave, racketing band of war reporters and photographers bring the human consequences of war to our breakfast tables' Sunday Times. * Sunday Times *
'Searing and brilliantly written' Damien Lewis. * Damien Lewis *

About Paul Conroy

Paul Conroy was born in Liverpool and joined the army at sixteen. During his seven years in the army he developed a passion for music and photography. He became involved in journalism when a group of road protestors invited him to film and shoot stills on a mission to the Balkans. Conroy ended up staying in the Balkans to shoot his own documentary. A veteran of some of the world's most dangerous warzones, his career has seen him making documentaries for the BBC and Sky, as well as becoming head of photography and film for the singer Joss Stone.

Additional information

GOR004947139
9781782065258
1782065253
Under the Wire by Paul Conroy
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Quercus Publishing
2013-06-01
336
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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