The Price of Life The True Story of an Australian Held to Ransom for 462 Days |
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| Author:
| Brennan, Nigel
Bonney, Nicole
Brennan, Kellie |
| ISBN: | 978-0-14-356733-2 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2012 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House
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| Imprint: | Penguin Books |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $24.99 |
Book Description:
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Bundaberg photojournalist Nigel Brennan travels to Somalia with Canadian reporter Amanda Lindhout. They are abducted by a criminal gang, that puts a price of US$3 million on their heads. If it's not paid, they will be killed. And the Australian government does not pay ransoms. After more than a year of stalled negotiations, Nigel's family takes matters into their own hands. They go against government advice, scarifying their livelihoods, their houses and personal lives to...
More DescriptionBundaberg photojournalist Nigel Brennan travels to Somalia with Canadian reporter Amanda Lindhout. They are abducted by a criminal gang, that puts a price of US$3 million on their heads. If it's not paid, they will be killed. And the Australian government does not pay ransoms.
After more than a year of stalled negotiations, Nigel's family takes matters into their own hands. They go against government advice, scarifying their livelihoods, their houses and personal lives to bring the hostages home. Meanwhile, the kidnappers are losing patience. Brutalised, shackled, not knowing when or how the situation will end, Nigel faces the fight of his life.
This is a story about what it takes to survive, and how far a family will go for freedom, whatever the price.