On the Front Line: The Collected Journalism of Marie Colvin Paperback – Illustrated, October 15, 2013

On the Front LineThis book is super interesting. The journalist reports the war from the human side. Whoever has the reason is not important. It is the suffering, the feeling and the hopes of future what move the sides. It is easy to listen the side that has the power and the government, but what about the other side?It exposed her to a risky situation trying to cover the both side of the story. She exposed the human horror of the war describing the effects of the war in the civilian population of woman and children.In this book I cried the suffering of the people and specially the children. I relived the history in the events that affected the world in several decades the reported the conflict. I also laughed with the weird situations during the news covered.The reading is good, active and vibrant in every chapter. It is j that a person is telling you the story from the first source.It is a five stars book.She is not partial, but see both side of the story. The abuse from one side to the other is painful and in some instance sadistic. There is no way to laugh when someone is being tortured.The book of On The Front Line by Marie Calvin excellent. Her journalism is excellent and very descriptive from the human side. She loved to found the other side of the story and several times risked her life to achieve the interviews.

I have to say that this is, in many ways, quite an extraordinary book. In some ways, it is the tale of an extraordinary woman as wellAt one level, the book is quite tiring, and the reason I say this is because it represents the tale of humanity at its best and at its worst.When you sit in front of your television screen and listen to politicians and TV anchors debate, you are shielded from the true horrors of war.This is what Marie Colvin brings to us, in a way. She is noncommittal in her writing style, no hysteria anywhere. She retains her essential humanity right through her career.An essential read for anyone who wants to read about humanity at its best, and worst.

This is a collection of reports from Marie Colvin. The newest is about 6 years old but they still have a vibrancy and the ring of truth. The horror of war for the people who happen to be in the way is graphically described.

The compelling, riveting story of the amazing late journalist/war correspondent Marie Colvin. She was fearless in her pursuit of the truth in whatever conflict she was covering, and put her life at risk repeatedly. She is a heroine. Her story is important.

One of the best visual descriptions of war as it affects non-combative citizens written with heart and compassion.

"On the Front Line" is an outstanding collection of foreign correspondent Marie Colvin's "up close and personal" accounts of foreign wars and foreign leaders. Her articles for Britian's Sunday Times were written by one of the most brilliant foreign correspondents (male or female) of any generation. In 2001, the journalistlst lost an eye to an RPG in Sri Lanka and in 2012, her life to an IED in Syria. Colvin put her heart into every word she wrote. If you read Marie Colvin's battlefront reports, you'll never forget her!

Outstanding book. I feel like a better person for having read these stories. I read it with an Atlas by my side and felt like I learned so much about our world. Beautifully written.

I got this book after the death of Ma. Colvin and my only regret is that I did not follow her journalism career during her lifetime. She is a fantastic writer and it almost seems like you are there with her. A must read for people interested in not only journalism but foreign affairs

A very good read.

Although I haven't finished this book yet, I am looking forward to reading the rest - it is an enthralling, informative read. Marie Colvin is a genuine journalist, worthy of the name, unlike many reporters in the mainstream media. She obviously put herself in dangerous situations to find out what was happening in various conflicts and she gives honest insights into what is happening and who is involved. She has revealed information that the regular newspapers and TV news did not tell us, for example that in the Iraq / Iran War both sides were sold weapons by the US.Well worth reading.

Hats off to this great lady.She is an example to each and everyone anywhere in the world and from any walk of life.

Book in excellent shape. Seller described it right and it was sent in time and without any flaw in the handling of the purchase! Thank you!

For some reason I never read anything by or about Marie Colvin until a few weeks ago when Lindsay Hilsum's biography caught my eye. The reason being I never read the Sunday Times!Having read that I was like every other reader mightily impressed at her dedication and courage. So then I decided to read this book of her Journalism.It says "Collected journalism" - not so much you might say for a long career. But when you read it you realise it's all about being in the right place at the right time.I am 73 and read books about history and politics all the time. But as Marie says there is no substitute for being at the front. I learnt things about the crises in Palestine, Libya and Syria I could have learned no other way. Other journalists draw conclusions from other's reports. Marie went to see for herself and took the same risks as the fighters at the fronts, over and over again.She was a personal friend of Arafat and met Gadaffi personally many times. I found her personal views emerging from her reports particularly in Palestine and Syria, though she was not a preacher.She was a servant of world peace.