- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Robson Books Ltd (6 Dec 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1861054955
- ISBN-13: 978-1861054951
- Product Dimensions: 18.6 x 12.8 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 520,718 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Yvonne Ridley's terrifying 10 day detainment by the Taliban regime in Afghanistan struck a chord that continues to resonate around the world. At a time when the world was plunged into a state of unprecedented chaos and uncertainty following the terrorist atrocities in the US, Yvonne faced the ordeal of her life. Captured by the Taliban as she attempted to cross the Afghan border to report on the outbreak of war for the Sunday Express, Yvonne found her life hanging in the balance in the hands of the most reviled regime in the world. For Yvonne, an unexpected survival instinct kicked in that saw her face her captors not with fear, but with anger. Her courage and gutsiness, and that of her family, prompted the Taliban to release her, glad to be rid of such a so-called 'difficult' woman. This is Yvonne's full, true story. From her capture, to the ordeal she endured at the hands of the Taliban, to her eventual release; she offers a unique perspective into a way of life that remains a mystery to many. The friendships she formed with her fellow hostages, her feelings about her captors and their beliefs, and her discoveries -- many of which surprised and baffled her -- are all exclusively revealed in detail. Yvonne's story is a truly compelling and inspirational read.
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Yvonne is currently helping to aid government intelligence in Afghanistan. In the Hands of the Taliban offers a gripping insight into a regime that continues to impact our world. She continues to write for The Sunday Express.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
"In The Hands of the Taliban" is a very intresting and informative book. This book is full of facts aswell as opinions about the present so-called 'War Against Terrorism',and also gives an in-depth view of Afghanistan and its former Rulers. The author, Yvonne Ridley, a brave journalist, has been very honest and explicit about her views. She has used her wonderful sense of humour to make this book much more entertaining for readers.
I wish her all the best and hope she can write another great book like this.
I wish her all the best and hope she can write another great book like this.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Yvonne Ridley puts a human face on the Taliban in this gripping account of her capture and imprisonment by a regime portrayed as brutal and ruthless by the US.
The final chapter reveals exactly what Western intelligence was prepared to do in order to popularise the war in Afghanistan.
Great read and can't wait for her next book.
The final chapter reveals exactly what Western intelligence was prepared to do in order to popularise the war in Afghanistan.
Great read and can't wait for her next book.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What a roller-coaster! This book serves every emotion known to mankind. Certainly worth the read and refreshingly honest. Maybe the honesty is what the "authorities" are scared of? The book is not an opinion but factual and therefore a "must read" for anyone who is interested in knowing what goes on 'behind the scenes' in international politics.
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a well written book.
yvonne ridley actually annoyed too. read the book, you will understand. Read more
yvonne ridley actually annoyed too. read the book, you will understand. Read more
Published 11 months ago by hussain
A Book which needs be read
This book exactly described the real face of Taliban and tell the world that the world so called international media has been hijacked by some form of mafia which never tells the... Read more
Published on 16 May 2004
Thoughtless and Mostly uninformative
You flick through this book in a day and don't feel that you have learnt anything of substance. There is a bit of a twist in the end that may get some minds thinking but on the... Read more
Published on 18 Dec 2001 by felix
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