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On All Fronts

The Education of a Journalist

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On All Fronts

By: Clarissa Ward
Narrated by: Clarissa Ward
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“On All Fronts: The Education of a Journalist beautifully outlines . . . what it means to seek the truth. It gave me a new faith in the power of reporting.” —Oprah Winfrey

The recipient of multiple Peabody and Murrow awards, Clarissa Ward is a world-renowned conflict reporter. In this strange age of crisis where there really is no front line, she has moved from one hot zone to the next. With multiple assignments in Syria, Gaza, Ukraine, and Afghanistan, Ward, who speaks seven languages, has been based in Baghdad, Beirut, Beijing, and Moscow. She has seen and documented the violent remaking of the world at close range. With her deep empathy, Ward finds a way to tell the hardest stories. On All Fronts is the riveting account of Ward’s singular career and of journalism in this age of extremism.

Following a privileged but lonely childhood, Ward found her calling as an international war correspondent in the aftermath of 9/11. From her early days in the field, she was embedding with marines at the height of the Iraq War and reporting from the center of Israel’s war with Hezbollah. Soon she was soon on assignment all over the globe. From her multiple stints entrenched with Syrian rebels to her deep investigations into the Western extremists who are drawn to ISIS, Ward covered Bashar al-Assad’s reign of terror without fear and with courage and compassion. In 2018, Ward rose to new heights at CNN and became a mother. Suddenly, she was doing this hardest of jobs with a whole new perspective.

On All Fronts is the unforgettable story of one extraordinary journalist—and of a changing world.
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One of the best books I’ve ever listened too! Having followed Clarissa on social media and news platforms CNN and CBS for years it was great to learn more about her has a person and understand the behind the scenes. Her stories are heartbreaking and motivating at the same time and her vulnerability to share her good and bad moments make it feel personal.

Captivating and inspiring

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Great stories and what an insight into what it means to be a war correspondent. Clarissa, you are an inspiration 🙂

It was a pleasure to listen to this audiobook.

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I have been struggling to focus recently and this gripped me; I finished it within days. Very happy to have listened to the ups and downs of Clarissa’s personal and professional life.

Love every moment

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This book has been fascinating, from hearing about the Japanese tsunami to covering wars and human rights atrocities. This book doesn't shy away from the upsetting details but neither is it gratuitous. It was hard to stop listening

Fascinating

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Excellent narration. The effort and risk that stands behind the story. Essential for anyone who wants to work in Media.

Outstanding

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