- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton; First Edition edition (4 Sep 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340933216
- ISBN-13: 978-0340933213
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.5 x 3.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 338,086 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'A great theme, reported with skill and personal insight' (The Times )
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'Adie injects superb personal stories and anecdotes into each chapter, making the sense of danger frighteningly human' -- Sydney Morning Herald 20090122
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a super book - Kate Adie writes in an engaging manner and has chosen a range of interesting subjects connected by the theme of dangerous work. Her approach is to lay out the reasons that motivated each person she talks to - these are presented in a non-judgemental manner that makes the book all the more thought provoking. Considering that among her chapters there are disucssions on prostitution, terrorism and armed robbery, this is quite an achievement, as it would have been very easy to have written a villification of these roles. Instead Adie presents an open and engaging account of people's motivations and invites the reader to reach their own conclusions. She strikes an excellent balance between some wry humour, particularly when recounting some of her own experiences, and an awareness of the dangers of the situations and occupations she discusses. Heartily recommended.
Format:Paperback
Kate Adie's books always provide a thought provoking read and this was no exception. Well packade and arrived promptly as stated when ordered.
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Into Danger: Risking Your Life for Work
This book is, as you would expect from a Journalist, very well written. Although every chapter stands on its own it still maintains interest to the very end and you are drawn from one chapter to the next - from bomb disposal to war zone to missionaries. Very well worth buying.
This book is, as you would expect from a Journalist, very well written. Although every chapter stands on its own it still maintains interest to the very end and you are drawn from one chapter to the next - from bomb disposal to war zone to missionaries. Very well worth buying.
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