Anderson Cooper; Translated from English to Korean by Chae In-taek et al; Koreaone Books:292 pp., 13,000 won
Thanks to Anderson Cooper, CNN anchor and reporter, the world has been able to witness the tragic and chaotic scenes of the world up close and personal.
The memoir ``Dispatches From the Edge'' offers the horrific scenes through Cooper's eyes, plus his personal life regarding his family and childhood.
Growing up on Manhattan's Upper East Side may have been a blessing, but for Cooper, it was just another reason to escape from it all and adventure into the unknown.
Unlike the spotlight showering down on him because of his vigorous news coverage and famous family, Cooper experienced a rough childhood that eventually shaped him as a person.
The book tackles his ups and downs not only as a reporter, but also as a person, from the tragic deaths of his father and brother to the life-threatening journeys he went through to cover some of the most tragic incidents in our history.
Through his memoir, he reveals how affected he has been by the disasters, wars and tragedies, along with why he continues to journey back to some of the most dangerous places in the world.
-Han Sang-hee