Former TV 2 foreign correspondent Fredrik Græsvik is spending his summer completing a book manuscript and preparing for an autumn lecture tour, according to an interview with Dagbladet. Græsvik, who left the network in 2023 after experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and loneliness following decades of war reporting, maintains a strict daily routine in his Oslo apartment with no plans for a traditional vacation.
Book Manuscript and Autumn Lecture Schedule
According to Dagbladet, the 59-year-old veteran journalist is currently dividing his time between working on an undisclosed book manuscript and preparing for upcoming autumn lectures. One of his scheduled talks focuses on the United States midterm elections taking place in November. When asked by Dagbladet about the subject matter of his new book, Græsvik declined to share details, stating simply that he is keeping quiet about the project.
Græsvik’s prior literary works include Dømt til døden i Kongo concerning the Joshua French and Tjostolv Moland case, Skuddene på Serena hotell, Den tapte krigen, Flukten, Evig Krig, and Skadeskutt, which was published in autumn 2024. According to publisher Kagge, Skadeskutt detailed his decision to step away from active war reporting to recover his night’s sleep and return to a normal life.
Did you know? Fredrik Græsvik began his international career early as a United Nations peacekeeper and officer in Lebanon, where he first sought to document global conflicts before spending decades covering roughly 30 wars for TV 2.
Coping With Post-War Life and Strict Routines
According to Dagbladet, Græsvik maintains a disciplined schedule during his writing phases, noting that he lets almost no visitors in while working. On warm days, he occasionally visits the Slottsparken park near his home to read. To clear his mind, he visits a gym and listens to podcasts unrelated to his professional work.
Reflecting on past summers, Græsvik identified July 2011 as his worst summer memory. He was attending a jazz festival in Molde when the trip was abruptly cut short as TV 2 dispatched him to Utøya to report on the terrorist attack. Græsvik later shared on Facebook that while he covered 30 foreign wars, the 2011 assignment in Norway was his most difficult task because it came too close to home, according to Dagbladet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Fredrik Græsvik leave TV 2?
According to Dagbladet, Græsvik left TV 2 in 2023 after realizing that decades of covering international conflicts had caused deep personal toll, leading to symptoms of PTSD, depression, and loneliness.
What is Fredrik Græsvik working on currently?
According to Dagbladet, he is finalizing an undisclosed book manuscript and preparing for an autumn lecture tour that includes talks on the U.S. midterm elections.
What books has Fredrik Græsvik written?
His published works include Dømt til døden i Kongo, Skuddene på Serena hotell, Den tapte krigen, Flukten, Evig Krig, and Skadeskutt.
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