Peter Godwin Biography

Peter Godwin is a highly acclaimed author, journalist, and filmmaker from Zimbabwe. Having received his education at prestigious institutions such as Cambridge and Oxford, he embarked on a remarkable career as a foreign correspondent for the Sunday Times (London) and BBC TV, reporting from over sixty-five countries. Throughout his journalistic endeavors, Godwin has witnessed the horrors of war, even engaging in combat as a soldier. However, nothing could prepare him for the heartbreaking blend of despair and hope that awaited him upon his return to his shattered homeland. In his gripping book, "The Fear: Robert Mugabe and the Martyrdom of Zimbabwe" (published in March 2011), this award-winning author delves into the profoundly unsettling reality of a country torn apart by a ruthless dictator. Godwin's poignant narrative uncovers stories of incredible heroism and unwavering resilience in the face of oppression as he struggles to come to terms with a Zimbabwe he can no longer recognize as home. Arriving in 2008, a pivotal moment in the nation's history, when the thirty-year reign of Robert Mugabe had just been challenged in an election, Godwin bears witness to the aftermath: a country plagued by the world's highest inflation rate and tragically short life expectancy. Instead of accepting defeat, Mugabe unleashes brutal terror upon his own people. In a climate where foreign correspondents are banned, and Godwin himself is present illegally, he becomes one of the few observers to document this harrowing period known to locals as "The Fear." Through his courageous reporting, Godwin sheds light on the atrocities unfolding within Zimbabwe. He offers a glimpse into the indomitable spirit of its people.

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