Taking Sides: a memoir about love, war, and changing the world

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The deeply moving memoir of an award-winning war correspondent turned activist - and her rousing defence of human rights in times of resurgent authoritarianism. As a broadcast journalist for Sky News and Al Jazeera, Sherine Tadros was trained to tell only the facts, as dispassionately as possible. But how can you remain neutral when reporting from war zones, or witnessing brutal state repression For twenty-six years, Tadros grew up in the quiet surroundings of her family's London home, and yet injustice was something her Egyptian immigrant parents could never shelter her from. From her first journalistic assignment trapped inside a war zone in the Gaza Strip, to covering the Arab uprisings that changed the course of history, Tadros searched for ways to make a difference in people's lives. But it wasn't until her fiance left her on their wedding day, and her life fell apart, that she found the courage to find her true purpose. It was the beginning of a journey leading to her current work for Amnesty International at the United Nations, where she lobbies governments to ensure that human rights are protected around the world. With the compassion and verve of a clear-sighted campaigner and a natural storyteller, Tadros shares her remarkable journey from witnessing injustice to fighting it head on in the corridors of power. 'Taking Sides isn't just a memoir but a call to action. It's a testimony to how fighting inequality and injustice takes continuous engagement by those who choose to step up.' -Leymah Gbowee, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Liberian peace activist 'Sherine Tadros has written a gripping and powerful memoir of her journey through journalism, hope, and despair to activism. It's a candid guidebook that will empower anyone who wants to make the world a better place.' -Kim Ghattas, author of Black Wave 'I read this exquisite and courageous book in one sitting- I could not put it down.' -Arwa Damon, former senior international correspondent for CNN and humanitarian

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Sherine Tadros is the Deputy Director of Advocacy and United Nations Representative for Amnesty International. She previously worked as a broadcast journalist for Sky News and Al Jazeera English, where she reported on the Gaza War, the Arab Spring, and rise of the Islamic State. Tadros grew up in the United Kingdom, graduating with a degree in politics from the SOAS University of London and a master's degree in Middle East Politics.