Minefields
A life in the news game - the bestselling memoir of Australia's legendary foreign correspondent
$22.83
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
26 June 2018
Summary
Minefields is a compelling exploration of a foreign correspondent’s life - proof of Hugh’s belief that ‘if you go looking for trouble, you’ll probably find it’.
Over nearly forty years as a journalist and foreign correspondent, Hugh Riminton has been shot at, blown up, threatened with deportation and thrown in jail. He has reported from nearly fifty countries, witnessed massacres in Africa, wars and conflicts on four continents, and every kind of natural disa…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780733640810 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0733640818 |
| Author: | Hugh Riminton |
| Publisher: | Hachette Australia |
| Imprint: | Hachette Australia |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 26 June 2018 |
| Weight: | 340g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 129mm x 30mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
a fascinating memoir detailing 40 years spent on the frontline of the world’s key events. - DAILY TELEGRAPH
Brilliant - Derryn Hinchan exciting read - Better ReadingAn impressive career. His story is a triumph of substance over style. - SYDNEY MORNING HERALDAbout The Author
Hugh Riminton
Hugh Riminton is a familiar face to millions of Australians. He is an award-winning journalist, humanitarian, news presenter and foreign correspondent of many year’s experience. Currently a senior reporter for Network Ten, Hugh has been a foreign correspondent for CNN and the Nine Network and the political editor at Channel Ten. He is a foundation board member of Soldier On, which supports Australian Defence personnel who have suffered through their service in recent wars, and a foundation board member of the John Mac Foundation, a charity set up by NSW Australian of the Year Deng Adut to honour his brother by promoting peace in South Sudan and providing scholarships for people from refugee backgrounds.
Hugh has received numerous awards, including two Walkleys, a Logie, honours from the Human Rights Commission and the UN Association Media Award.
MINEFIELDS is Hugh’s first book. He lives in Sydney.
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