Interview on Double Life

Section of Interview with Christina Lamb

Interviewer: We are still here with Christina Lamb talking about her experiences in her career being a war journalist and the struggle that she faces with having a family at home. So Christina, What made you want to be a war journalist?

Christina: I wanted to represent the women that are not in the profession of war journalism. I wanted to show that women can lead the way in retrieving extreme stories and exclusives from the heart of the problem. The war is something that people from the outside world tend to shy away from but I felt that being a war journalist will aid in giving the English the true and in depth coverage of what is going on.

Interviewer: That is a great achievement Ms.Lamb to be a positive role model for women to aspire to. What feeling do you get or what rushes through your mind when you are in the middle of a war or horrifying point in your travels?

Christina: I consider myself an adrenaline junkie so when I am in the middle of war I get excited but still scared but I also think about the next time I will be in the same situation. I get a sort of exhilarating feeling which I want to continue feeling.


Interviewer: Do you feel that you are neglecting son, family life?


Christina:  Not at all. I am blessed to have a husband that I do. He takes care of our son like if he is both of us put together. I am grateful for what he does and he reassures me that our son has a healthy life.

Interviewer: Do you not feel that your career is damaging to your being?

Christina: Again, not at all.  I cannot contain the passion that I have for this career. This is all I wanted to do and want to do till the feelings that I get when I am in Afghanistan and other such places fades away. However, I do doubt this.

Interviewer: Would you choose between family life and war journalist?

Christina:  No. I struggle with this question all the time but I believe that I juggle the both greatly.