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In her memoir, It's What I Do: A Photographer’s Life of Love and War, Lynsey Addario, an American photojournalist, reflects on her experiences covering conflicts in the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and Africa, using her photography to shed light on regions and events often unseen by the general public. Addario recounts formative childhood moments, harrowing encounters with violence, and her development as a photojournalist. The book includes nearly a hundred images highlighting the profound human impact of war, disease, and displacement, while also addressing broader topics such as the political role of photojournalism and the injustices faced by marginalized groups. Sensitive topics include violence, traumatic events, and gender-based violence.