Joseph Dilip’s Kidnapped by the Taliban is a thorough account of a man’s
kidnapping, rescue, and discovery.
Joseph tells about his background.
He respected his parents and has a strong sense of family instilled in him. He
tells about his passion for service, his education, his medical mission in
Afghanistan, and his own wife and children in Colorado. And then he tells about
being kidnapped by the Taliban. He writes in detail about each day – the conditions,
his worries, and his hopes – but most notably his surprising interactions with
the Afghan Taliban.
The main reason I wanted to read
this book was to learn more about Afghanistan and her people, and I did. I’ve
learned that Afghans value hospitality. I was reminded of how technology and
media affect all parts of the world – we are all connected and live in a small
world. I was reminded about how significantly situation and background affect a
person. And lastly I was humbled by the heroism of American soldiers. This book
made me think and held my attention. The book is thorough – no parts are left
to the reader’s imagination, and not much room is left for creative thought.
I recommend this book to others.
Joseph gives a compelling, honest, and humble account of his experience and
leaves his readers with compassion and admiration for the Afghan people.
The
publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book through
BookSneeze®. I was not required to write a positive review.
