In January 2003 Asne Seierstad entered Baghdad on a ten-day visa. She was to stay for over three months, reporting on the war and its aftermath. A Hundred and One Days is her account of a city under siege, and a fascinating insight into the life of a foreign correspondent. An award-winning writer, Asne Seierstad details the frustrations and dangers journalists face trying to uncover the truth behind the all-pervasive propaganda. She also offers a unique portrait of Baghdad and its people, trying to go about their daily business under the constant threat of attack. Her book conveys both the drama and the tragedy of her one hundred and one days in a city at war. - Book Jacket. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved