Remarkable
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A well written book of Mr Waite's incarceration intertwined with his extraordinary life. I found it to be slow in places although enjoyed it immensely. I would however like to learn more about the interaction when he was finally moved into a cell with the remaining hostages.
A truly caring and devout man who again demonstrated these qualities when the BBC reporter Alan Johnston was on the cusp of release. We need more like him.
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Triumph of the spirit
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Terry Waite's biography demonstrates the sheer strength of the human spirit and provides an uplifting account of his survival of the years of hardship. Few could have survived such an ordeal without losing hope and it offers some remarkable insights into the man's strength of character. Surprisingly, the section on his years in confinement is not all doom and gloom. Some of the tales of pranks that he used to play on his captors had me in stitches of laughter. You can just imagine his cheeky grin when the bucket of waste fell off the door and onto the poor guard's head! All in all, a truly inspiring read and a fine tribute to a great man.
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All that you have is your soul
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The title of my review is a song by Tracy Chapman. Terry Waite must have dug deep during his period in solitary confinement. It couldn't happen to such a good man. He didn't deserve this judging that his intentions were purely humanitarian.
I read this book straight after reading Nelson Mandela's 'Long Walk To Freedom'. Though not written in the same style, the description of conditions in solitary confinement are very touching. Recommended
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An inspiring read.
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We often take for granted the little things in life - few people can have experienced having ALL of that taken away in an instant. Terry Waite gives gripping details about life in captivity and how it feels to be locked in a dark room for months on end without seeing or talking to a sole. He also includes a very interesting insight into his life before being imprisoned which would be worth reading on it's own. If you want to be inspired - read THIS book !!
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