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A Rope and a Prayer

The Story of a Kidnapping

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A Rope and a Prayer

Written by: David Rohde, Kristen Mulvihill
Narrated by: David Rohde, Kristen Mulvihill
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The compelling and insightful account of a New York Times reporter's abduction by the Taliban and his wife's struggle to free him. Art & Literature Freedom & Security International Relations Journalists, Editors & Publishers Military Politics & Government War & Crisis Wars & Conflicts Disappearance Middle East Iran Marriage War
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What the critics say

"A love story, as well as a political drama...A Rope and a Prayer should be required reading."
-The New York Times Book Review

"Vivid...A fine read."
-Time

"An important and valuable story of love, faith and courage."
-The Washington Post

"Gripping."
-The Boston Globe

"[A] singular and harrowing account of a journalist's captivity in the most important place on earth, and what it means to be the one left behind."
-The Daily Beast

"Equal parts love story and international intelligence thriller, this memoir delivers a crash course in resilience and loyalty."
-Allure

"A gripping, true-life romance."
-The Observer's Very Short List

"Vivid...A fine read."
-Time

"Truly remarkable and bold...A painstakingly reconstructed, harrowing account."
-Kirkus

"Equal parts love story and international intelligence thriller, this memoir delivers a crash course in resilience and loyalty."
-Allure

"A gripping, true-life romance."
-The Observer's Very Short List
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Great insight into Taliban kidnapping, the geo-political environment of Afghanistan and the dynamic with Pakistan. there are some great tips in here like reducing your value, prolonging your kidnapping and escaping if safe to do so. the story told from both kidnapped and his wife is absolutely wonderful and brings a different perception but also the true reality.

Great insight into Taliban kidnapping

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