The Price of Life

The true story of an Australian held to ransom for 462 days

Nicole Bonney, Kellie Brennan, Nigel Brennan

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English

Penguin
22 February 2012

Memoirs; Biography - Australian

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Captured by terrorists, kept in solitary confinement, guarded by men with AK47s and little respect for life. Could you survive it?

Bundaberg photojournalist Nigel Brennan travels to Somalia with Canadian reporter Amanda Lindhout.

They are abducted by a criminal gang, that puts a price of US$3 million on their heads.

If it's not paid, they will be killed.

And the Australian government does not pay ransoms.

After more than a year of stalled negotiations, Nigel's family takes matters into their own hands.

They go against government advice, scarifying their livelihoods, their houses and personal lives to bring the hostages home.

Meanwhile, the kidnappers are losing patience.

Brutalised, shackled, not knowing when or how the situation will end, Nigel faces the fight of his life.

This is a story about what it takes to survive, and how far a family will go for freedom, whatever the price.

By: Nicole Bonney, Kellie Brennan, Nigel Brennan
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 37mm
Weight: 444g
ISBN: 9780143567332
ISBN 10: 0143567330
Publication Date: 22 February 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active