Kidnapped

October 26, 2007 9:46 PM

From Our Own CorrespondentBBC journalist Alan Johnston gives his account of being kidnapped in Gaza for 114 days. Best in his own voice [mp3].

Previously. And also.

posted by TrashyRambo (3 comments total)

Powerful stuff. It is hard to imagine what one would do faced with a similar predicament. The psychological solitude is what scares me the most.
posted by Falconetti at 11:10 PM on October 26, 2007

that was amazing. I would like to think I'd have the presence of mind to rationalize, "hey, at least it's not a Nazi concentration camp." but constant crying and rocking in a fetal postion would be much more likely.
his resilience is remarkable - it really does sound like he's going to be okay.
posted by killy willy at 11:48 PM on October 26, 2007

The MP3 link seems to be kaput.
posted by iconjack at 9:33 AM on October 27, 2007