What Remains

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Before you fall in love or find a dear friend, remember: this is the day I will meet someone whose memory will touch my heart and change my world forever. This narrative follows journalist Kate Price from her early days as an idealistic correspondent in Riyadh in 1991 to her experiences in Baghdad in 2004, where she struggles to feel anything unless it cuts her deeply. We accompany her through war zones across the Arabian Peninsula, Palestine, South Africa, Bosnia, Rwanda, Chechnya, and Iraq, witnessing the violence and destruction that come with her role as a witness to calamity and cruelty. Amidst the horror, friendship becomes invaluable, and love often feels fleeting; yet, comfort can be found in the smallest, tender moments. On her first trip into a war zone, Kate meets legendary photographer Pete McDermott, and their evolving relationship illuminates the story. From a cynical start to a profound connection, their journey unfolds against the backdrop of danger and terror. In a world that defies understanding, Kate begins to question her beliefs, and the answers she discovers guide her path, though they cannot shield her from her deepest longings and fears. This epic tale of love, war, friendship, and hope is gripping, confronting, and heartbreakingly unforgettable.