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EPISODE · Jul 29, 2022 · 14 MIN

It Wasn't My Day To Die - Bitesize Special - Giles Duley

from Awake At Night · host Melissa Fleming, United Nations

Giles Duley used to live the rock'n'roll life of a fashion photographer, but now travels the world's war zones documenting the lives of those caught up in conflict. He stepped on a landmine while working in Afghanistan and lost three of his limbs, and very nearly his life. This is his story.   "It was a miracle I survived that day. I was just lucky, it just wasn't my day to go."   Incredibly fortunate to be alive, few of Giles' family and friends believed that he would work again after the accident. But he knew otherwise. Photographing Syrian refugees for UNHCR on the Greek islands, he found his way back into life and work. In this special bitesize episode, Giles Duley reflects on his drive to help others, tell life-changing stories, and on finding the strength to return from rock bottom.

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