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Breathing the Fire

Fighting to Report - and Survive - the War in Iraq

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Breathing the Fire

By: Kimberly Dozier
Narrated by: Kimberly Dozier
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Summary

 CBS News correspondent Kimberly Dozier battled back from critical injuries sustained in a Baghdad bombing, a prominent incident that claimed the lives of her two crew members, an Army officer, and his interpreter. In Breathing the Fire, Dozier offers a personal memoir of tenacity as well as dedication and drama. Through her often painful and inspiring account, listeners learn what wounded military personnel - along with their families and friends - endure on the long road to recovery. Dozier also recounts her rise to network broadcasting, shares insights into the culture of war-zone reporting, and describes the unique demands on and perils of women covering dangerous events.

Dozier is a fighter. She fought to reach her position as a television reporter for CBS News, placing herself on the streets of Baghdad with a military patrol. And she fought to survive after a parked car erupted with deadly shrapnel, shattering her legs, riddling her skull, and killing several in her group. Her book traces the roots of her inner strength, which continues to propel her against daunting obstacles that most people would perceive as insurmountable. In that respect, this book is an inspiring story for women, demonstrating that their dreams and aspirations are limited only by their own resolve - a story that is perfect for its time.

©2008 Kimberly Dozier (P)2008 Tantor Art & Literature Journalists, Editors & Publishers Military Women War Middle East
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Critic reviews

"A harrowing tale of courage, survival, determination, fellowship, and the high price of covering a war." (Tom Brokaw)
"Here is a rare, personal view - with all the attention to detail a great reporter brings to bear - into an experience shared by thousands of wounded Iraq veterans." (Dan Rather)
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