A mighty heart

The tragic murder of Wall StreetJournal reporter Daniel Pearl is well known. Why he wasin Karachi; how he saw his role as an internationaljournalist: why he was singled out for kidnapping; andwhere the incredible search effort led - are the subjectof Mariane Pearl's book.A journalist in her own right, Mariane is, as was herhusband, profoundly committed to the idea that a moreinformed public makes for a better world, and to the ideathat risks are taken to uncover a story. A superb writer,she presents a truly illuminating tale - including herown crucial role in the investigative team, where she wasresponsible for negotiating unprecedented cooperationbetween the FBI and Pakistani intelligence and able toforge alliances with an array of people, from the Karachichief of police to George Bush.A Mighty Heart is an extraordinary book - a fittingtribute to a dedicated reporter and a profound andheartbreaking love story.