Close-Up on War: The Story of Pioneering Photojournalist Catherine Leroy in Vietnam
«Background on the course of the war during Leroy’s three years there is provided, and the inclusion of a raft of Leroy’s photographs ably convey information beyond history texts.»
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
The incredible story of Catherine Leroy, one of the few woman photographers during the Vietnam War, told by an award-winning journalist and children’s authorFrom award-winning journalist and children’s book author Mary Cronk Farrell comes the inspiring and fascinating story of the woman who gave a human face to the Vietnam War. Les mer
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Detaljer
- Forlag
- Amulet Books
- Innbinding
- Innbundet
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9781419746611
- Utgivelsesår
- 2022
- Format
- 20 x 14 cm
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«Background on the course of the war during Leroy’s three years there is provided, and the inclusion of a raft of Leroy’s photographs ably convey information beyond history texts.»
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
«Leroy is not as well-known as her male counterparts in Vietnam, but Farrell's gripping biography has the potential to put a significant dent in that discrepancy. She brings her audience face-to-face with the determination, compassion and fortitude of this groundbreaking woman. Readers who meet Leroy through Close-Up on War will not forget her.»
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**STARRED REVIEW**
» Booklist
"Smooth, engaging writing nimbly avoids the doldrums of stats-saturated reportage, taking a human-interest approach to the war and putting readers directly in the action beside Leroy. . .Source notes, image credits, and a bibliography speak to Farrell’s diligent research into this inspiring but under-recognized woman’s life."
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**STARRED REVIEW**
» Publishers Weekly
"Well-contextualized. . .Offering an intimate glimpse of the photographer’s personal observations and needs amid discussions of the war and of Leroy’s actions in Vietnam."
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**STARRED REVIEW**
» Kirkus Review
"This excellently written account will leave readers marveling at Leroy’s determination, bravery, and disregard for her own safety as she documented what was happening in Vietnam. A riveting biography that puts an overlooked, award-winning female photojournalist into historical context."
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**STARRED REVIEW**
» School Library Journal
"This is really three books in one—it tells of the work of Leroy, describes the daily workings of war correspondents of that era, and gives a glimpse into life during the Vietnam War—excelling at each. History buffs looking for a personal account of the war will enjoy this book."