War Reporting for Cowards
War Reporting for Cowards by Chris Ayres, published by Atlantic Monthly Press on July 10, 2005, is a first edition that spans 240 pages. This book presents the experiences of Ayres, a small-town individual with an anxiety disorder, who unexpectedly finds himself in Iraq as a war correspondent. Faced with the challenges of combat and the realities of war reporting, he navigates a world filled with both danger and dark humor, capturing the complexities of his role amidst the chaos.
Readers will find a blend of personal narrative and insights into the lives of journalists during the Iraq War from 2003 to 2011. Ayres’ journey reveals the absurdities and fears of being embedded with Marines, as well as the camaraderie and tension that arise in such extreme circumstances. The book explores themes of survival and the often humorous yet poignant realities faced by war correspondents, making it a unique addition to the genre of journalist biographies.
Official synopsis Publisher
Chris Ayres is a small-town boy, a hypochondriac, and a neat freak with an anxiety disorder. Not exactly the picture of a war correspondent. But when his boss asks him if he would like to go to Iraq, he doesn’t have the guts to say no.
After signing a $1 million life-insurance policy, studying a tutorial on repairing severed limbs, and spending $20,000 in camping gear (only to find out that his bright yellow tent makes him a sitting duck), Ayres is embedded with a battalion of gung ho Marines who either shun him or threaten him when he files an unfavorable story. As time goes on, though, he begins to understand them (and his inexplicably enthusiastic fellow war reporters) more and more: Each night of terrifying combat brings, in the morning, something more visceral than he has ever experienced-the thrill of having won a fight for survival.
In the tradition of M*A*S*H, Catch-22, and other classics in which irreverence springs from life in extremis, War Reporting for Cowards tells the story of Iraq in a way that is extraordinarily honest, heartfelt, and bitterly hilarious.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “War Reporting for Cowards” about?
Who is the author of “War Reporting for Cowards”?
When was “War Reporting for Cowards” published?
What is the ISBN for “War Reporting for Cowards”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
