The Fire

"The Fire centers on the stories of the young people Sala meets on her fearless reporting trips around the world. A Ukrainian soldier, an Iranian protestor, an Afghan activist—those risking their lives for political change, in essence. The archetype of the globetrotting reporter hopping from warzone to warzone is alive and well." * GQ, A Most Anticipated Book *
"Marie Colvin... used to say that her calling was to write about ‘humanity in extremis.’ As Sala makes clear in The Fire... she is a worthy successor to that noble pursuit. Her dispatches are as immersive and original as they are anthropologically probing... Sala intersperses these fascinating mini-profiles with facts about life in the countries she visits that make them come alive in ways that ordinary newspaper journalism rarely does." * The New York Times Book Review *
“In steady, unblinking prose, Cecilia Sala paints a sweeping portrait of young activists fighting for freedom around the world. Drawing on interviews, historical analysis and firsthand accounts, The Fire is the perfect book for anyone seeking inspiration and guidance from those at the front lines of global conflict.” * Ms Magazine *
“A choral reportage that starts from personal stories and broadens the story to the geopolitical context.” * Rivista Blam *
“The only hope left lies with the younger generations; they are the only ones who still have a vision and can recount the story of our planet without prejudices. Cecilia Sala does precisely that, with great skill and passion, in this extraordinary book.” * Io Donna *