Out of the Silence by Terry Waite
November 2016 marks the 25th anniversary of Terry Waites release from captivity in Beirut. In this this moving sequence of poetry and prose he recalls the highs and lows of his life, both during his ordeal as a hostage and in the happier years of humanitarian work that have followed.
Out of the Silence is a remarkable book by a remarkable man, a man of great humility and compassion who shares with us his private inner spaceThe prose gives great insight into the poetry and the result is inspirational. Peace would universally reign if the world were full of people like Terry Waite. * Karl Jenkins CBE, composer *
Throughout a life of incident and commitment, Terry Waite has recorded his feelings in simple and poignant prose and poetry. It is a record of a unique sensibility. * Joan Bakewell, DBE, writer and broadcaster *
I read and re-read Out of the Silence. I still am rereading it! Terry Waite’s thoughts and questions are totally compelling, whether in prose or in verse. * Vanessa Redgrave CBE, actor *
A literary postscript about redemption, and grace. * Church Times *
Searingly simple, yet moving honesty . . . is prevalent on each page. * Life and Work *
Throughout a life of incident and commitment, Terry Waite has recorded his feelings in simple and poignant prose and poetry. It is a record of a unique sensibility. * Joan Bakewell, DBE, writer and broadcaster *
I read and re-read Out of the Silence. I still am rereading it! Terry Waite’s thoughts and questions are totally compelling, whether in prose or in verse. * Vanessa Redgrave CBE, actor *
A literary postscript about redemption, and grace. * Church Times *
Searingly simple, yet moving honesty . . . is prevalent on each page. * Life and Work *
Terry Waite, MBE, CBE, is a British Quaker and Anglican, humanitarian and author. In the 1980s he worked as the Archbishop of Canterbury's special envoy, travelling to the Middle East and negotiating the release of many hostages in Iran, Libya and Lebanon. While negotiating the release of captives in Beirut he was himself taken hostage, resulting in almost five years in captivity, four years of them in solitary confinement. His first book, Taken on Trust, was written in his head when he was denied pen or paper during his captivity. Now in his seventies, Terry Waite holds many honorary doctorates, both in the UK and overseas, and continues to be much sought after as a public speaker. He works for a range of humanitarian causes, including prisoners, the homeless, hostages and their families, and overseas development.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780281077618 |
| ISBN 10 | 0281077614 |
| Title | Out of the Silence |
| Author | Terry Waite |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | SPCK Publishing |
| Year published | 2016-11-18 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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