Taking Sides: a memoir about love, war, and changing the world

Sherine Tadros is an award-winning war correspondent turned activist who has defended human rights in times of resurgent authoritarianism. She grew up in London with Egyptian immigrant parents and found the courage to pursue her true purpose after her fiancé left her. Tadros now works for Amnesty International at the United Nations, lobbying governments to ensure human rights are protected.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 09 March 2023
Publisher: Scribe Publications

Sherine Tadros, an award-winning war correspondent turned activist, has written a deeply moving memoir that explores her unwavering defense of human rights in times of resurgent authoritarianism. Having worked as a broadcast journalist for Sky News and Al Jazeera, Tadros was trained to present facts with a neutral tone. However, navigating the war zones and witnessing brutal state repression posed a challenge to her commitment to neutrality.

Growing up in the peaceful surroundings of her family's London home, Tadros was exposed to injustice from a young age. Despite her upbringing, her Egyptian immigrant parents did their best to shelter her from the realities of inequality. However, it was during her first journalistic assignment in the Gaza Strip that Tadros truly realized the impact of journalism on shaping public opinion and advocating for change.

Over the course of twenty-six years, Tadros embarked on a journey that took her from the frontlines of war zones to the heart of the Arab uprisings. She sought ways to make a difference in people's lives, using her platform to shed light on the struggles and injustices faced by communities around the world. However, it wasn't until her fiancé left her on their wedding day and her life fell apart that Tadros found the courage to pursue her true purpose.

This pivotal moment marked the beginning of a remarkable journey that led her to her current work for Amnesty International at the United Nations. As a lobbyist, Tadros works tirelessly to ensure that human rights are protected and upheld by governments worldwide. With the compassion and verve of a clear-sighted campaigner and a natural storyteller, Tadros shares her remarkable journey from witnessing injustice to fighting it head-on in the corridors of power.

Through her memoir, Tadros provides a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the unwavering commitment to justice. She challenges readers to stand up against oppression and advocate for the rights of those who are marginalized and oppressed. Her story serves as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, individuals can make a difference and create a better world for themselves and future generations.

Weight: 496g
Dimension: 241 x 162 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914484254