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Lindsey Hilsum, journalist

Desert Island Discs

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Reflections on Loss and Resilience

This chapter explores the speaker's deeply personal experiences with loss, particularly the death of their mother and the impact of familial tragedies on their identity as a journalist. Through poignant anecdotes, they recount their harrowing experiences during the Rwandan genocide and the Iraq War, emphasizing the complex relationship between personal grief and professional responsibility. The narrative underscores the power of storytelling and music in commemorating those lost and highlights the resilience found amidst the chaos of conflict.

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