I just finished reading a six-part series by David Rohde of the New York Times about the 7 months and 10 days he spent held captive by the Taliban. Fascinating. I'm sure you're busy, but you should find time for it.

One surprising tidbit is that I really felt like I could relate to his experience in some ways. I know that sounds ridiculous. He was a prisoner in Afghanistan, and I'm a missionary in Peru. They are worlds apart. Still, something about his much more severe culture shock strikes me as familiar.

Tonight I'm grateful for the media and the way it enriches my life. It's unlikely you'll hear that often, so savor it for a moment! And then find 30 minutes to read the article(s). You won't regret it.

1 Comment

1. Phil on October 23, 2009 at 9:35 AM

   hannah, I found the articles about the same time you did - have read the first 3 so far-- pretty good stuff, it's wild to hear about his captor's misconceptions of the U.S., etc.