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Taken on Trust

By: Terry Waite
Narrated by: Terry Waite
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Held captive from January 1987 to November 1991, for much of the time in solitary confinement, Terry Waite wrote his autobiography in his head. Here is his own heart-rending account of an existence robbed of companionship and of emotional, physical, and mental stimulation. He describes how his recollections of life from childhood onwards helped him endure a life of monotony and fear in captivity and reveals the inner strengths, which enabled him to survive his captors’ often savage treatment. He tells of his resolve never to have any regrets, any false sentimentality, and any self-pity.

Taken on Trust is a deeply moving self-portrait of the man behind the headlines. It has become one of the classic accounts of man’s survival at the limits of human endurance. Read by the author.

©1993 Terry Waite (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Politicians Politics & Activism Heartfelt Survival Inspiring Thought-Provoking
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Excellent heart wrenching a fantastic read and thank you Mr Waite for your strength

Heart strength

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I have read Terry's book and didn't realise it was available on audio, read by the gentleman himself. I just needed to listen to this. He tells of his work and what he lived through with compassion in his voice. What a man and what he sacrificed to help others.

Wonderful

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Terry Waite narrates his own story - an excellent must read book. Such an interesting story of his life in and out of captivity - quite remarkable. A strong and positive man who I know has gone on to help others. Thank you for such a wonderful insight into your life.

Such a brave and humble person!

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A great book about living through incredibly difficult circumstances and a help to be reminded that whatever the challenges of lockdown, there was an awful lot to be thankful for.

My lockdown listen

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This book should never have been written. Why? Because innocent people should never be held hostage by barbaric regimes.
Terry Waite is very intelligent dealing with his captors, but I'm sure it's his personality to avoid conflict and treat all people as you wish to be treated.
I loved his wonderful dulcet tone. I'm so pleased he narrated it.
I loved his writing his book in his head, slipping into the past and then back into present time.
Was it cathartic writing and years later narrating his book? Did he ever find Joy who sent him the John Bunyan postcard? I hope so for both questions.
Thank you TW for this amazing book. I shall certainly return to it in a year or two again.

What an amazing gentleman

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