"As the only woman, I was able to sit with the officers in front, with a glass of vodka in one hand and a cucumber in the other. That's how I went to my first war."

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About Åsne Seierstad

Åsne Seierstad is a Norwegian journalist and author known for reportage from conflict zones. Her books include accounts from Afghanistan, Iraq, and Norway, and she is recognized for narrative non-fiction grounded in field reporting. She has received multiple journalism and literary awards.

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