Bibliograph

A rope and a prayer, a kidnapping from two sides, David Rohde and Kristen Mulvihill

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A rope and a prayer, a kidnapping from two sides, David Rohde and Kristen Mulvihill

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [347]-352) and index

resource.biographical

autobiography

Illustrations

maps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A rope and a prayer

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

David Rohde and Kristen Mulvihill

Sub title

a kidnapping from two sides

Summary

A "New York Times" journalist and his wife share the story of his 2008 abduction by the Taliban, a seven-month imprisonment marked by jihadist fervor, shifting alliances, and frantic negotiations for his release

Table Of Contents

Principal characters, organizations, and places : Afghanistan and Pakistan -- Principal characters and organizations : New York -- Authors' note -- Chronology -- A blood message to Obama -- "Fun fearless female" -- Millions -- Crash course -- The Emirate -- The Taliban call collect -- All three of us -- Human resources -- Speak good words to an enemy -- Video games -- Futility -- Multitasking -- The Taliban trust the Red Cross -- Love letters -- Words and pictures -- A French street gang -- Are you there? -- My funny Valentine -- Golden chance -- Midnight -- Gift from God -- Peace be upon you -- An alternate universe -- A goat will never be a cow -- Birthday wishes -- Greeting cards for the Mujahideen -- A stone will not become soft -- The girl with the sad story -- Lies -- Home movies -- Pashtunwali -- Answered prayers -- The glorious Islam -- Gratitude -- Intelligence -- Feed the beast -- Return -- Reunion -- Epilogue

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