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A review by beastreader
I Was Told to Come Alone: My Journey Behind the Lines of Jihad by Souad Mekhennet
4.0
This is the first time that I have heard the name Souad Mekhennet. I am a fan of memoirs/non fiction books. Yet, the last several that I have read missed the mark with me. Not this book. From the very beginning, I was hooked on what Souad had to say and her journey. Reading her journey into dangerous locations...interviewing ruthless men, who were responsible for torturing and beheading; all while doing her job of a reporter was courageous and scary at the same time. I tried to imagine myself in Souad's shoes and I am not sure if I would have been that dedicated to get the "story".
Although, what I admired the most about Souad was her strength. While, she was visiting all of these dangerous locations, she was scared for her life. Yet, she did tried not to show it. Another aspect of this book that I enjoyed is that it did not try to make a political statement. Once, I started reading, I could not stop. Readers of non fiction will be pleased with this book. Don't be the last one to read this book.
Although, what I admired the most about Souad was her strength. While, she was visiting all of these dangerous locations, she was scared for her life. Yet, she did tried not to show it. Another aspect of this book that I enjoyed is that it did not try to make a political statement. Once, I started reading, I could not stop. Readers of non fiction will be pleased with this book. Don't be the last one to read this book.