165 Days

A gripping first-person account of long-term captivity at the hands of terrorists in Waziristan, the dangerous border region between Pakistan and Afghanistan.  While Asad was held hostage, his family struggled mightily to free him. This book highlights not only the will to survive, but also the love of family.There are several popular accounts of Taliban hostages who were rescued by American Special Forces; Asad was handed over to and escorted home by operatives of Al Qaeda.