Saved

A War Reporter's Mission to Make It Home

Benjamin Hall

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HarperPaperbacks
03 July 2024

Memoirs; Military history: post WW2 conflicts; Armed conflict; Press & journalism

"AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

""An affecting, singular story...a bracing tale of life on the edge of death."" —Kirkus Reviews

When veteran war reporter Benjamin Hall woke up in Kyiv on the morning of March 14, 2022, he had no idea that, within hours, Russian bombs would nearly end his life. As a journalist for Fox News, Hall had worked in dangerous war zones like Syria and Afghanistan, but with three young daughters at home, life on the edge was supposed to be a thing of the past. Yet when Russia viciously attacked Ukraine in February 2022, Hall quickly volunteered to go. A few weeks later, while on assignment, Hall and his crew were blown up in a Russian strike. With Hall himself gravely injured and stuck in Kyiv, it was unclear if he would make it out alive.

This is the story of how he survived—a story that continues to this day. For the first time, Hall shares his experience in full—from his ground-level view of the war to his dramatic rescue to his arduous, and ongoing, recovery. Going inside the events that have permanently transformed him, Hall recalls his time at the front lines of our world’s conflicts, exploring how his struggle to step away from war reporting led him back one perilous last time. Featuring nail-biting accounts from the many people across multiple countries who banded together to get him to safety, Hall offers a stunning look at complex teamwork and heartfelt perseverance that turned his life into a mission.

Through it all, Hall’s spirit has remained undaunted, buoyed by that remarkable corps of people from around the world whose collective determination ensured his survival. Evocative, harrowing, and deeply moving, Saved is a powerful memoir of family and friends, of life and healing, and of how to respond when you are tested in ways you never thought possible.

Benjamin Hall’s memoir includes a 16-page color photo insert."

By: Benjamin Hall
Imprint: HarperPaperbacks
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 135mm,
Weight: 234g
ISBN: 9780063309678
ISBN 10: 006330967X
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 03 July 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Benjamin Hall serves as a State Department correspondent for Fox News Channel (FNC). He joined the network in 2015 and is based in Washington, D.C.During his tenure with the network, Hall has covered numerous breaking news stories, from the front lines in Syria and Iraq during the battle against ISIS, to the wars in Afghanistan and Gaza. Most recently, he has reported extensively on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including anchoring primetime special hours from Kyiv and Lviv, Ukraine. Prior to joining FNC, Hall worked as a war correspondent in the Middle East and Africa. He has written for the New York Times, Sunday Times, BBC, The London Times, Agence France Presse, Playboy and Esquire Magazine. Additionally, he has reported for the British TV stations ITN and Channel 4, and has embedded with rebel and regime troops alike, often reporting from behind enemy lines in Libya, Syria, Iraq, Somalia, as well as Egypt, Haiti, and Iran.