Martha Gellhorn
A sweeping and definitive biography of one of the 20th century’s most fearless and influential journalists.
Martha Gellhorn: A Life by Caroline Moorehead traces the extraordinary journey of Martha Gellhorn — legendary war correspondent, novelist, humanitarian, and a woman who refused to be defined by anyone, including her famous husband, Ernest Hemingway. Drawing on extensive research and personal archives, Moorehead paints a vivid portrait of a woman who reported from nearly every major conflict of her time, from the Spanish Civil War to Vietnam, always with unflinching clarity and deep compassion.
This biography explores Gellhorn’s relentless pursuit of truth, her adventurous spirit, her complex personal relationships, and her lifelong commitment to giving voice to the overlooked and oppressed. Moorehead’s writing captures both the grandeur and the grit of Gellhorn’s life, offering readers an intimate look at a trailblazer whose work reshaped modern war reporting.
Perfect for readers who love biography, journalism, women’s history, or 20th‑century political and military narratives, this book is both an inspiring life story and a riveting historical account.
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- Chatto & Windus
- 9780701169510
- October 23, 2003
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- 550
- L 24.2cm x W 16.5cm x H 4.6cm
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