I was undeterred by the danger of traveling as a single American woman through Taliban-governed land. I believed in the stories I wanted to tell, the stories I felt were underreported, and I was convinced that that belief would keep me alive. Lynsey Addario aliveamericanbelief share on social
I had imposed unspeakable worry on my husband, Paul de Bendern, on more occasions than I could count. Lynsey Addario benderncounthusband Change image and share on social
It was nice to be in my own country, where I didn't need a translator or a driver. Where I didn't need to figure out cultural references or what hijab I needed to wear to cover my hair. Lynsey Addario countrycovercultural Change image and share on social
Let's get one thing straight: I am not an adrenaline junkie. Just because you cover conflict doesn't mean you thrive on adrenaline. It means you have a purpose, and you feel it is very important for people back home to see what is happening on the front line, especially if we are sending American soldiers there. Lynsey Addario adrenalineamericanback share on social
By the time the United States went to war with Afghanistan in the fall of 2001, I had made three trips to the country. I covered the fall of the Taliban in Kandahar and have been returning routinely for the past 14 years. Lynsey Addario afghanistancountrycover share on social
Americans are really lovely people - friendly, kind and willing to help you out. Lynsey Addario americanfriendlykind Change image and share on social