Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping Of Jessica Buchanan And Her Dramatic Rescue By SEAL Team Six (2013) - Plot & Excerpts
Listened on CD. Interesting, though I felt that the writing was at times written as if for a junior high school audience. The author also seemed to be quick to place all of the blame for her kidnapping on her employer. Her husband had told her to follow her gut feelings, but she did not do that, when she saw the unfamiliar driver. She also could have refused to go to the training. And probably just living in Somalia (as she did, voluntarily) put her at some risk as well.The husband's desire to swoop in and rescue his wife also struck me as overplayed in this book. Held hostage for ninety three days by drug addled Somali pirates Jessica Buchanan shares her story. I have no idea how this steel magnolia kept her wits about her but Jessica did. She remained calm, cool and collected while facing the most frightening experience of her life. Always thinking, trying to recall her training seminars regarding kidnapping she made the best of her situation while trying to remain as safe as possible given the circumstances. Not knowing from minute to minute if death was next, endless threats from her captors, this brave woman mentally and emotionally faced the situation amazingly. Facing deplorable sanitary conditions as well as a pre-existing condition and other health challenges due to poor hygienic conditions, this woman relied on hope, faith and the ultimate goal of seeing her husband and family while living with the unpredictability of her kidnappers. Jessica relied on her strength, intelligence and sheer will, despair was never an option, an inspiring woman by all accounts. Her husband Erik - a humanitarian worker as well, and her immediate family share their feelings and thoughts during this most difficult time. A trying and emotional time for all and each one demonstrated strength, hope and faith. Each held captive in their own way until the race to rescue Jessica was complete. Infamous Seal Team Six was summoned - due to their heroic efforts and expertise successfully rescued Jessica and her co-worker from their captors. I salute the US Military as well as specialized operations groups such as the Navy Seals and others for their tireless endless sacrifices and selflessness. A riveting story of strength, hope, faith and heroics by all parties. A wake up call in realizing the risks humanitarian workers take while trying to improve the quality of life for others. A labor of love despite the high risk.
What do You think about Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping Of Jessica Buchanan And Her Dramatic Rescue By SEAL Team Six (2013)?
Just an incredible story... Highly recommend.
—Ajay
Gripping! I could not put this book down.
—thekindablues
