There are No Falling Stars in China and Other Life Lessons from a recovering Journalist

by Ortigas, Marga

• ISBN13: 9789815127898
• ISBN10: 9815127896
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2023-10-10
• Publisher: Penguin Books

Summary

FROM REPORTING TO REFLECTING, FIELD NOTES FOR THE SOUL

In this collection of poignant and uplifting essays, seasoned international journalist Marga Ortigas shares what she's learned from over two decades of covering conflict, humanitarian crises, and political turmoil.

Each chapter explores a different assignment location, taking you up close as the author reflects on what endures after life’s triumphs and tragedies. Ortigas' engaging writing style and wealth of experience will transport you from the war-torn Iraqi desert to the snow-covered steppes of Mongolia, bustling Brazilian beaches, rugged Irish cliffs, and even a pop concert in South Korea, leaving you with a newfound understanding of the human condition.

Heartfelt and humorous, There Are No Falling Stars in China is a must-read for anyone interested in storytelling, global affairs, or simply gaining a richer appreciation of the world we live in. It’s a true gem you won't want to put down, filled with insight and inspiration that will stay with you long after you've turned the final page.

Author Biography

Marga Ortigas is a seasoned international correspondent and the author of The House on Calle Sombra, published by PRH SEA in 2021. Before turning her hand to fiction, she traveled the world for nearly three decades as a journalist, with a career spanning five continents and two of the largest global news networks. She started on Philippine TV, then joined CNN in London, working across Europe and covering the Iraq War from its inception. She speaks three languages and is the editor of I, Migrant, an online platform showcasing diaspora writing, advocating a universal human.