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The third volume of autobiography from the fearless foreign correspondent and bestselling author of Strange Places, Questionable People and A Mad World, My Masters.
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'Great stories told with great gusto...an easy and rewarding read' Jon Snow, Daily Mail.
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
John Simpsons third autobiography takes the reader to the devastating warzone of Afghanistan. This book is the tale of Simpson's and therefore the BBC's entrance into war torn Kabul. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the way that John Simpson alternated chapters on his journey to Afghanistan with chapters on the presentation of the media world today. I admire the hard job that he has as a foreign correspondent and the team that surrounds him. John simpson is careful to praise those around him and highlights very clearly his job is more than a one man show. I appreciate the way he has shown the reader all the "tricks of the trade" and why things are they way they are in media. John Simpson also draws on his other two books developing the idea of the adventures he has had from the second volume to the development of the media and his position within in it from his first volume. These books are real adventures that contain a very thorough look at the media and the attitudes of todays society towards it, although Simpson works for the BBC he takes a very neutral view towards it and gives praise when it is due-in my opinion the BBC deserves a fair amount!. I would recommend any of his books for anyone who wants to understand the media world, enjoys adventures and thoroughly good writing.
27 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the fifth book I have read of John Simpson's. All his books - and this is no exception - are articulate and extremely interesting insights into his working life as a journalist. This particular book deals with his famous 'walk into Kabul', John Simpson teases us by telling us the story in small segments during the book, whilst also discussing his very personal opinions on journalism, the BBC as well as many anecdotes. One thing I enjoy about his books is the way he talks about his own arrogance, pig-headedness, determination to get to the true story with such unusual honesty. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to be better informed about the wicked ways of the world. Amazingly, Mr Simpson keeps you entertained whilst educating you. He has such tremendous experiences as a journalist it would have been a waste not to put pen to paper.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Typical John Simpson. I know that he writes about the BBC a lot, but that's not really surprising as he's worked for Aunty most of his professional career. His writing style may be very conversational, but that adds to his books' personal, almost intimate, approach. As much as anything else, it's particularly nice for a journalist to take a swipe at his own, often pompous and self-congratulatory, profession.
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Favourite Simpson
This is by far my favourite John Simpson book, and I've read them all now. He uses the various things that happen to him during the Afghan war to not only inform about this, but as... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Scarlett Wench
A hagiography of the BBC
I have enjoyed Simpson's other books and always found him to be an informative and interesting observer. Here too, in snippets, he shows his old form. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Miran Ali
His best work yet
I sometimes wonder if it is John Simpson's integrity that shines through in his books rather than his writing skills. Read more
Published 12 months ago by TheCountofMonteCristo
Really two books in one - and yes, that does work
This, John Simpson's third book, is in fact two books - an account of his experiences in Afghanistan in late 2001 culminating with his famous walk into Kabul after the Taliban had... Read more
Published on 23 May 2010 by N. Young
Excellent Reporter - Not sure the same can be said as a writer
I have just read, or rather struggled through this book. Whilst John is obviously an extremely intelligent and brave man, with experiences to write about that most of us can only... Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2007 by Mark Beech
Just buy it
Don't listen to those who say the style is flawed. This is Simpson's best book and details how the Afghan guerrillas and the BBC liberated Kabul before the Americans. Read more
Published on 17 July 2007 by Mrs. R. Dean
Fascinating accounts from behind the scene
News from No Man's Land is a fascinating read as it relates events and facts not normally included in the terse, seconds-long reports in news programmes. Read more
Published on 12 May 2006 by Sam
Questionable
I have serious problems with this book. Firstly, the style is woefully unbecoming of a BBC News Reporter - it has a brutal, hard-nosed edge to it which is evidently intended to... Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2005
An ok! read
It's well worth checking the reviews before buying this book as I think the title is a little misleading. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2004 by ian davidson
There's no business like show business
Tell me, if it was so dangerous walking into Karbul, why was the cameraman walking backwards while filming John Simpson? Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2004 by Mrad
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