How Good It Is I have No Fear of Dying
One Woman's Fight on the Front Lines
(Author) Lara MarloweThe first time Lara Marlowe interviewed Lieutenant Yulia Mykytenko in Ukraine in 2023, Marlowe realized that the 28-year-old woman army officer was one of the most extraordinary people she had encountered in 42 years of journalism. Mykytenko was born in Kyiv in July 1995. She co-founded the 'female squad' of the 16th regiment of the Self-Defence Force during the 2013/14 Euromaidan protests, which overthrew the corrupt, pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovych. She married Illia Serbin, a soldier, in 2015 and joined the army to serve with him in Donbas the following year. Mykytenko briefly left the army after her husband was killed in a Russian bombardment, but re-enlisted on the first day of the full-scale Russian invasion of 24 February 2022. She commands a 25-man drone unit on the frontline in Donbas. Drawing from a series of interviews with Mykytenko through the winter of 2023/24, Marlowe paints a searing portrait of life on the frontline and offers insights into Ukraine's past and possible future. How Good It Is I Have No Fear of Dying is a compelling story of a country at war and a fearless woman fighting for its survival.
Lara Marlowe
Lara Marlowe is a renowned journalist and author known for her insightful reporting on international affairs, particularly in the Middle East. She has covered conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria, providing in-depth analysis and firsthand accounts of the events unfolding in these regions. Marlowe's writing is characterized by its clarity, objectivity, and attention to detail, making her a trusted source of information for readers seeking to understand complex geopolitical issues.
One of Marlowe's most notable works is her book "The Things I've Seen: Nine Lives of a Foreign Correspondent," which offers a compelling glimpse into her experiences as a journalist working in conflict zones. This memoir showcases Marlowe's keen observational skills and her ability to capture the human stories behind the headlines, shedding light on the personal toll of war and the resilience of those caught in its midst.
Marlowe's contributions to literature have had a significant impact on the genre of narrative nonfiction, demonstrating the power of storytelling to bring attention to important global issues and foster empathy and understanding across cultures. Her work serves as a testament to the enduring relevance of journalism in an increasingly interconnected world.
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