Margaret Moth began her journalism career in her native New Zealand and joined CNN in 1990. She covered the Persian Gulf War, the rioting that followed Indira Gandhi's assassination and the civil war in Tbilisi, Georgia, for CNN before volunteering for the dangerous mission of filming in Sarajevo.

Soon after arriving in the besieged city, Moth was struck by a sniper's bullet as she drove with colleagues to the Sarajevo airport to interview pilots flying relief supplies.

Her jaw was shattered, and she lost nearly all of her teeth and part of her tongue. Moth was rushed to a local hospital for emergency surgery and then flown to the United States where she endured numerous reconstructive surgeries.

After recuperating, Moth returned to her position at CNN.

(Read the written "short" form of the 30-minute CNN documentary here,

but AWR recommends taking a half hour to be inspired by a truly AMAZING woman.

You won't regret it. Guaranteed).

Margaret Moth - CNN Camerawoman - Part 1 of 3

Margaret Moth - CNN Camerawoman - Part 2 of 3

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written by Jennifer Randive, October 06, 2009

would like to see the video and then comment

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written by Lynn Harris, October 08, 2009

What a fantastic and inspiring story - I loved watching it. Thanks Susan

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written by Susan Macaulay, October 12, 2009

It's an amazing story, my privilege to share it, glad you enjoyed it

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written by Nader, January 17, 2010

I feel strong when i reed about Margaret Moth.Thans so mutch Margaret.

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