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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Center Street
ISBN-10
1546007741
ISBN-13
9781546007746
eBay Product ID (ePID)
14064780703
Product Key Features
Book Title
Saving Sam : The True Story of an American's Disappearance in Syria and His Family's Extraordinary Fight to Bring Him Home
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Earth Sciences / Geography, Geopolitics, Inspiration & Personal Growth
Publication Year
2024
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Political Science, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
17.1 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2023-055951
Reviews
"Saving Sam i s both a poignant narrative and an important recount of state-sponsored hostage-taking that's being routinized, globally. Having worked on freeing American-held hostages from a dystopian Syrian regime, Sam Goodwin's deeply personal 'road to Damascus' and eventual freedom is an important, timely and well-told story."-- Col Christopher P. Costa, USA, ret., Former Special Assistant to the President for Counterterrorism, National Security Council, White House., "Don't miss Sam Goodwin's dramatic account of his survival in one of the most brutal places on earth: a Syrian prison. The Syrian story has dropped out of the news, but for Syrians, the story continues. Goodwin's insights of an arrest, his time in a prison where torture was a feature, his fear, and the heroic family measures to free him is riveting." -- Deborah Amos, NPR Correspondent, Princeton University Professor, "Saving Sam beautifully illustrates the power of the human spirit's ability to survive in the most harrowing of circumstances. Not only is Sam's strength during detainment admirable but so too is that of his family. Circumstances like these typically break a family down, but not this one. This is a testament to faith, loyalty, and an impenetrable belief that hope always wins." -- Jessica Buchanan, New York Times Bestselling Author, "Sam Goodwin and his family embody the finest qualities of American excellence. Through vivid storytelling and raw emotion, 'Saving Sam' is their gripping testament of faith, perseverance, and the unbreakable human will to defy odds and emerge stronger from even the darkest of trials. Do not miss the opportunity to read this book." -- John Ratcliffe, 6th US Director of National Intelligence, "Living the American dream to the fullest, Sam's journey intersected with some of the worst of humanity. His courage to endure is an inspiration for Americans to be brave in the face of downright tyranny, and know the greatest force on God's green earth will always come for within. God speed to those in service... and to those who play hockey." -- Kash Patel, Former Chief of Staff to the Department of Defense, "Many would be crushed by such unrelenting hardship, pain and suffering inflicted by the Syrian regime. Not Sam Goodwin. This is the story of an idealistic human being who set out on a global odyssey to better understand the people of the world. When taken hostage by the Syrian regime in a Kafkaesque nightmare, he refused to surrender to hopelessness and despair. Supported by his strong and faithful family, Sam gained strength, courage and profound empathy during his brutal captivity and came home recommitted to making the world a better place and spreading the gospel of resilience and positivity. This is his testimonial. I was uplifted." -- Christopher C. Miller, Former US Acting Secretary of Defense, "The true story of Sam Goodwin's false arrest and imprisonment in Syria is a must read. The faith of this ordinary American family and the miraculous series of events which led to his freedom make an inspirational and page-turning tale." -- Patricia Heaton, Emmy Award-winning actress and advocate, "Sam Goodwin and his family's incredible story is a redemptive reminder of how critical it is to continue pushing forward in the face of uncertainty - to still hope, still dream and still see the possibilities ahead. Reading this book is like having a close friend look you square in the eye and say, 'The time to be courageous is now'." -- Ali Soufan, Former FBI Special Agent and Counterterrorism Expert, "Sam's miraculous and captivating story serves as a reminder of how the life lessons we learn through competitive sports about perseverance, discipline, and mental resilience can help us in the most unexpected ways." -- Rick Westhead, TSN Senior Correspondent
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
956.9104231
Synopsis
A gripping testament of resilience, family, and faith, this is the incredible and true story of an American traveler who was captured and wrongfully imprisoned in Syria while on a journey to experience every country in the world. What would you do if your son suddenly disappeared in Syria, and you had no idea what had happened to him? Would you contact the FBI? The State Department? Pray? Would you Google "What to do if your son disappears in Syria"? When the unthinkable happened, the answer, in the case of Ann Goodwin and her husband Tag, was: all of the above . Their 30-year-old son Sam, who was attempting to become one of the few people in history to travel to every single country on the planet, vanished in a supposed safe-zone run by the Kurds on the Turkish border. At first, they didn't even realize he had been abducted: maybe the phone reception had gone down, they told themselves, as had happened plenty of times before when Sam was in an off-the-beaten-path place. Just wait, he'll call back soon. But Sam never did call back, and over the coming days, the horror of their situation quickly bore down on the Goodwins, a devout Catholic family of seven living a middle-class suburban lifestyle in St. Louis, Missouri. Frustrated and increasingly terrified, the Goodwin's came to realize that they couldn't rely on their government to save Sam. They were going to have to do it themselves. This is the extraordinary story of Sam's abduction by the Syrian regime, who threatened to hand him over to ISIS for beheading if he did not confess to being a CIA spy. It's also the story of a Midwestern American family who transformed themselves into their own detective agency, building up a network of journalists, hostage negotiators, Middle East experts, Russian diplomats, Vatican envoys, and shady mercenaries, until eventually - by nothing short of a miracle - they found a secret backdoor into the heart of the Syrian intelligence service itself. Through multiple first-person narrators, Saving Sam recounts an inspiring and unforgettable saga that includes a travel journey to every country in the world, famous celebrities, heads of state, high-stakes diplomacy and critical life lessons around curiosity, uncertainty, prayer and what it ultimately means to be free. In a genuine, straightforward and sometimes humorous style, Sam draws on his experience as a hostage to demonstrate how we can all turn our own adversities into assets, whether it be in our personal, professional or spiritual lives.
LC Classification Number
G226.G67A3 2024
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- c***t (921)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe book I bought was reasonably priced and when it arrived it was in the 'Like New' condition specified in the listing. However, when I saw that the seller had not shipped the book after more than 15 days had passed since my order I felt I must write to say that I had actually placed an order with the seller and inquire when it planned to send the book. The brusque reply was that a tracking number was available, but no number HAD been created until I pointed out that I had placed the order.Catland by Hughes, Kathryn, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US (#356798982438)