Memoirs of a Rebel Journalist: The Autobiography of Wilfred Burchett
University of New South Wales
816 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 0868408697
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Language: English
Publish: October 1, 2006
For most of his working life, controversial Australian journalist Wilfred Burchett chose to report from the “other side”. His unorthodox views and activities caused him to be labeled a traitor by many. Criticized ferociously by anti-communist groups and intelligence organizations in Australia and the US, the Australian Government denied him a passport for 17 years, forcing him to live in exile. At a time when much international reporting is dominated by ‘spin’ and propaganda, this compelling autobiography resonates with the issues facing journalism today.