Virginia Cowles

Virginia Cowles (1910-1983) was an American journalist, war correspondent and author who covered some of the most dramatic events of the twentieth century. She reported from the front lines of the Spanish Civil War, the Second World War and numerous other conflicts, becoming one of the most respected journalists of her generation at a time when few women held such positions. Looking for Trouble is her memoir of her years as a war correspondent, covering her experiences in Spain, Finland, France, North Africa and beyond. Written with wit, courage and the keen observational skills of a first-rate reporter, the book captures the chaos, danger and human drama of war as witnessed by someone who was always in the thick of it. Available as both a book and an audiobook, Looking for Trouble offers thrilling listening and reading for fans of journalism, war history and the extraordinary stories of women who broke barriers to witness and record the most important events of their time.