A Private War

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A Private War tells the gripping story of Marie Colvin, a fearless war correspondent whose dedication to reporting from the world’s most dangerous conflict zones ultimately led to her tragic final assignment in Syria. This book inspired the major film featuring Rosamund Pike, Stanley Tucci, and Jamie Dornan.

An intimate portrait of Marie Colvin’s courageous life and career on the front lines of war.

Based on Marie Brenner’s acclaimed profile of Sunday Times Foreign Affairs correspondent Marie Colvin, this compelling narrative dives deep into the life of a journalist known for her bravery, outspoken nature, and iconic eye patch. In February 2012, Colvin defied a government ban and entered Syria illegally on a motorcycle, determined to document the Syrian Civil War alongside French photographer Remi Ochlik.

Colvin’s career spanned many conflict zones, including Egypt, Chechnya, Kosovo, and Libya. She witnessed grenade attacks firsthand, rescued over a thousand women and children in East Timor by refusing to stop reporting until their evacuation, and even secured an interview with Muammar Gaddafi. Yet, she could not have predicted that her Syrian story would be her last, ending in a devastating explosion that reverberated globally.

In A Private War, Marie Brenner masterfully reconstructs the final moments of Colvin’s life, capturing the intensity and sacrifice of a remarkable journalist. The book also features Brenner’s memorable accounts of encounters with notable figures such as Donald Trump, Roy Cohn, Malala Yousafzai, and Richard Jewell, making it a powerful collection of investigative journalism.

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