Hostage

De: Eli Sharabi

Narrado por: Geoffrey Cantor

In a raw and unflinching memoir, Eli Sharabi, a survivor of 491 days in Hamas captivity, recounts the harrowing ordeal of his abduction from Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7th, 2023, the loss of his wife and daughters, and his unyielding resolve to survive.

“I refuse to let myself drown in pain. I am surviving. I am a hostage. In the heart of Gaza. A stranger in a strange land. In the home of a Hamas-supporting family. And I'm getting out of here. I have to. I’m getting out of here. I’m coming home.”—Eli Sharabi

On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists stormed Kibbutz Be’eri, shattering the peaceful life Eli Sharabi had built with his British wife, Lianne, and their teenage daughters, Noiya and Yahel. Dragged barefoot out his front door while his family watched in horror, Sharabi was plunged deep into the suffocating darkness of Gaza’s tunnels. As war raged above him, he endured a grueling 491 days in captivity, all the while holding onto the hope that he would one day be reunited with his loved ones.

Eli Sharabi’s story is one of hunger and heartache, of physical pain, longing, loneliness and a helplessness that threatens to destroy the soul. But it is also a story of strength, of resilience, and of the human spirit’s refusal to surrender. It is about the camaraderie forged in captivity, the quiet power of faith, and one man’s unrelenting decision to choose life, time and time again.

In the first memoir by a released Israeli hostage, and the fastest-selling book in Israel’s history, Sharabi offers a searing firsthand account of survival under unimaginable conditions—starvation, isolation, physical beatings, and psychological abuse at the hands of his captors.

Compared to Elie Wiesel’s Night and Laura Hillenbrand’s Unbroken, Hostage is a profound witness to history, so it shall be neither forgotten nor erased.

©2025 Eli Sharabi (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers

Excellent First Person Account of Hamas Terrorists’ Crimes Against Humanity

A slam dunk! Excellent, strong first person account of the Hamas terrorists’ crimes against humanity. Eli Sharabi did not let the Hamas terrorists win. He is speaking out & telling all so the world knows, & his book is captivating. His bravery & courage both in captivity & in writing this book touched me deeply. His will to live & to lead his fellow hostages through dark times is phenomenal. He has made his wife, daughters & brother proud. Their strength lives on in him. I pray for Eli’s grief, healing & recovery, as well as that of all the hostages & their families. I pray, especially, for those hostages still in captivity.

Inside Hamas’s Death Cult: The Unbreakable Spirit of Eli Sharabi and Israel’s Hostages

The raw truth-telling of Eli Sharabi’s experience offers a harrowing glimpse into the barbarism of Hamas’s death cult—and the extraordinary resilience of the hostages who still cherish life.

During his imprisonment, Eli Sharabi became a paternal figure to his fellow hostages, offering strength, encouragement, and a sense of normalcy in the face of unimaginable adversity—a remarkable act of humanity under extreme duress.

Highly Recommended

Eli Sharabi shares his story and experience since October 7. I cried, I learned and some parts I chuckled a bit, but overall I was very moved. I would highly recommend reading his book or listening to the audible version.

God Bless bravery and endure of these hostages

I have no words just emotions of what was endured by these people. God Bless all of you who survived and died from this senseless act of Demons

As memorable as Night

A must read for anyone who wants to better understand the torment endured by so many since 10/7.

I listened in one sitting.

It was so captivating I could do anything else once I started. Such an important book. Thanks Eli. I’m sorry for everything you went through

Devastatingly raw

A raw account of the devastating atrocities endured by Eli, his wife and daughters and fellow hostages during the barbaric atrocities and capture by Hamas terrorist. Everyone must bare witness

Absolutely Heart-Wrenching and Unforgettable

Listening to Eli: Book Hostage moved me in ways I didn’t expect. I felt every emotion — fear, hope, heartbreak, and relief — as if I were living it alongside him. The narration brings Eli’s story to life so vividly that I had to pause at times just to take it all in. His strength, honesty, and humanity shine through even in the darkest moments.

This isn’t just a story — it’s a window into the resilience of the human spirit. I finished it in one sitting, in tears, and I’ll never forget it. Thank you, Eli, for sharing the truth with the world.

Am Israel Chai

A powerful story of survival and resilience. I am grateful Eli shared his story and would recommend this to anyone. Thank you for sharing your story Eli!

Heartbreaking and Hopeful

This book defines resilience. It’s presented in a way that is both readable and factual. He does an excellent job of sharing the horrors and the strength.