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“Riveting and necessary and illuminating.” Dave Eggers, New York Times bestselling author
“A spellbinding tale…a triumph of writing born of a triumph of being.” Andrew Solomon, New York Times bestselling author
“It’s a testament to the willpower and discipline of the three captives that they maintained their values and sense of justice through their long ordeal.” Publishers Weekly
“The three remind the world how human, vulnerable, and terribly isolated they were during their months of incarceration…An unsugared account that demonstrates the admirable, unbreakable bond of friends, parents, and countrymen.” Kirkus Reviews
“A richly written testament to love, survival, and the
determination to make a difference in the world, whether behind bars or free.” Amy Goodman, Izzy Award–winning journalist
“Captivating…Writing in
their three distinct voices and with no hint of bitterness—but with brutal
honesty.” Hooman Majd, author of The Ayatollah Begs to Differ
“A compelling narration of a gripping account…The three narrators’ voices added depth to the book…The narrators’ Middle-Eastern accents were convincing and added a bit of personality and humor to the different guards. A worthy listen given ongoing tensions in the Middle East. It’s best to be aware.” Brenda Avadian, MA, author of STUFFology 101 (audio review)
“Riveting…Each of the authors has his or her own narrator. Michael Goldstrom, as Shane, has a strong, deep, nasal-infused voice that reflects the romanticism inherent in the trek the three set out on. Tristan Morris, as Josh, has a slightly higher, though similarly nasal, pitch. He conveys the wonderment of the adventure, reading more hurriedly but with sincerity and composure. Julia Whelan, as Sarah, has the most serious voice and the narrowest range, but she’s the most effective in voicing the fear and foreboding in the hikers’ story. The book is both a political and psychological story, and succeeds on both levels.” AudioFile