Breathing the Fire; Fighting to Report-And Survive-The War in Iraq
Meredith Books, 2008. Presumed first edition/first printing. Hardcover. Glued binding. Paper over boards. 288 p. Illustrations (color). Inscribed by the author on the title page. From Wikipedia: "Kimberly Dozier (born July 6, 1966) is a contributor to CNN. She was previously a correspondent for the Associated Press, and prior to that, a CBS News correspondent based mostly overseas. She was critically wounded on May 29, 2006. From 1988 through 1991, Dozier served as a Washington, D.C. -based reporter for The Energy Daily, New Technology Week, and Environment Week, covering congressional policy and industry regulation. From 1996 through 2002, Dozier served as the London bureau chief for CBS Radio News. Her assignments included the war in Iraq, the war in Afghanistan and the hunt for Osama bin Laden, and the Khobar barracks bombing in Dhahran. Dozier wrote a book, Breathing the Fire: Fighting to Survive, and Get Back to the Fight, which chronicles both her physical and emotional recovery from the IED explosion in Iraq. Dozier pieces together her memories of the explosion and recovery with reports from her doctors, nurses, family members and rescuers. CBS News correspondent Kimberly Dozier battled back from critical injuries sustained in a Baghdad bombing. In "Breathing the Fire" Dozier offers a personal memoir of tenacity as well as dedication and drama. Through her often painful and inspiring account, readers 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 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. Condition: Very good / Very good.
Keywords: Journalists, War Correspondent, Car Bomb, Survival, Improvised Explosive Device, IED, Iraq War, Combat Casualty, Military Medicine, Recovery, Funkhouser
ISBN: 9780696238376
[Book #74131]
Price: $55.00