TY - BOOK AU - Simpson,John TI - Twenty tales from the war zone: the best of John Simpson T2 - Quick reads SN - 9780330449991 AV - PN5123.S47 A3 2007 PY - 2007/// CY - London PB - Pan KW - Simpson, John, KW - Foreign correspondents KW - Great Britain KW - War N2 - As a top television journalist, John Simpson has been involved in many dangerous and hair-raising events. Twenty Talse from the War Aone brings together the most powerful, shocking and, also, hilarious experiences of his career. It includes amazing stories from many wars he was covered, from Northern Ireland to Iraq, from Kosovo to Kabul. Whether crossing the border into Afghanistan disguised as a woman or being kidnapped at gun point in the back of Belfast, Simpson paints a vivid picture of what being a journalist on the front line is all about. It's a rollercoaster ride that is sure to thrill anyone who dares to join it ER -