Kidnapped: A Diary of My 373 days in Captivity
"It all happened so fast that even now, a month later, I still have trouble believing it, and I have to tell myself over and over again: Leszli, you have been kidnapped." On April 12, 1999, Leszli K lli boarded a plane in Colombia to work on a kibbutz in Israel, but she never made it. The plane was hijacked by a leftist guerrilla group and forced to land on an abandoned runway in the jungle. Leszli, along with her father and the other passengers, were held hostage for 373 days. Her diary reveals her innermost thoughts, darkest fears, and visions of hope. Leszli vividly presents this painful time in her life: trapped, held at gunpoint, and never knowing if she would live to see another day. Although never close before, the bond between her and her father grows as they provide one another with vital support. Alienated as the only woman in her group, she maintains her guard but finds comfort caring for animals, including a tarantula living beneath her bed. As the pages of her diary unfold, so, too, does the incredible story of one girl's fight for survival against overwhelming odds.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:074329131X
ISBN13:9780743291316
Release Date:February 2007
Publisher:Atria Books
Length:320 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.3" x 8.3"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Kidnapped by ELN Terrorist Organization in Colombia
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
The author provides an accurate account of how one survives a long-term captivity in the hands of this particular insurgent group (ELN) in the Colombian jungles. Her internal struggle is as great of an enemy as her captors but based on having known and interviewed any number of kidnap victims, Leszli Kalli honestly and bravely relates the psychological challenge of prolonged captivity. She recognizes the strength and greatness of the moral fiber of her father who was held along with her.
A good read!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I thought it was a very good book. I met Lezli over the summer, which is why I read the book. The reason it appears "abrupt" is because a lot of information was edited out by the publishers. I found that she demonstrated a great amount of courage and is a good example for all women. I recommend reading this book!
Through honest, moving, shocking
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This was a wonderful, funny, sad, tragic and inspiring book all at the same time. It was often difficult to imagine Leszli's determination as a young child as she grew up in captivity, all the while living in conditions many people cannot fathom. I read this book with a heavy heart, hoping for it all to turn out ok in the end.
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