What does it take to report from conflict zones? What good is neutrality in the face of suffering, and how much difference can one person make?
From her first journalistic assignment in Gaza to covering the Arab Spring in Egypt, Sherine Tadros searched for ways to change people’s lives for the better.
It wasn’t until her life fell apart that she found the courage to pursue her true purpose. With compassion and verve, Tadros now shares her remarkable journey, from witnessing injustice to fighting it in the corridors of power. In probing the line between journalism and activism, her memoir Taking Sides demonstrates why stories matter — and how we can all use our voices to inspire meaningful change.
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‘An engaging, intelligent, and intensely personal story set against the backdrop of conflict in Lebanon, Gaza, and Egypt.’
" - The Irish Times
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‘[A] mixture of memoir, confession and, unsurprisingly, astute political observation.’
" - The Sydney Morning Herald
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‘A natural storyteller, Tadros’s story of her time as a reporter and an activist is readily readable, insightful and deeply moving. A powerful memoir.’
" - Canberra Weekly Magazine
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‘Impassioned recollections of a war correspondent and geopolitical advocate … The author’s writing is clear and passionate … A solid contribution to current conversations about privilege and consensus-building for international crises.’
" - Kirkus Reviews
