First published 2004
Åsne Seierstad, a renowned Norwegian journalist, finds herself trapped in Kabul as the Taliban seizes control. For 101 days, she endures a terrifying ordeal, held hostage in her own home. Facing death threats, food shortages, and the constant fear of discovery, Seierstad must navigate a treacherous landscape to secure her freedom. Her gripping account offers a rare, intimate glimpse into the realities of life under Taliban rule.
Genres: non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century, journalism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, survival
Setting: Iraq, Irak
Period: 21st century
327 pages · Paperback · Basic Books
Content warnings: death, violence