Kidnapped by the Taliban

A Story of Terror, Hope, and Rescue by SEAL Team Six

De: Dilip Joseph M.D., James Lund

Narrado por: Vikas Adam

Being abducted and held captive by the Taliban isn't a tale many survive to tell. An American doctor shares the harrowing story about the four days he spent with his captors after being abducted on a humanitarian mission and his incredible rescue by SEAL Team Six.

On December 5, 2012, American medical doctor Dilip Joseph and two colleagues are driving back to Kabul, Afghanistan, after serving villagers that morning at a rural clinic. Suddenly a man waving an AK-47 blocks their path. More armed men jump out of hiding. For Dilip, it is the beginning of a nightmare—he’s being kidnapped by the Taliban.

Dilip recounts his story with chilling detail, transporting the reader to rural Afghanistan. “As we walk, I fear the worst—that when we reach the top, they will shoot us. God, however this is going to end, please don’t let them torture me to death. Let it be one shot and done.”

Dilip and his friends endure a nine-hour march into the mountains, gruesome images of torture and death, and repeated threats of execution. After four days of uncertainty, gunfire announces the arrival of Navy SEAL Team Six, the elite group of soldiers that took down al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden. SEAL team member Nicolas D. Checque loses his life in the rescue, as do the Taliban kidnappers.

Yet this is more than a story of desperation, survival, and loss. It is also a tale of surprising connection, compassion, and inspiration. As Dilip begins to view the Taliban not as monsters but as men, both he and his captors are challenged to re-examine everything that matters: courage, sacrifice, hope, and faith. The book includes:

• First-hand account of a Taliban kidnapping survivor
• Insights into the Taliban's daily existence
• Insights into the sacrifices made by the American armed forces

Kidnapped by the Taliban is a story of both terror and triumph. After reading this dramatic and inspiring account, you will never view Afghanistan or the Taliban in the same way again.

Moving story

Enjoyed this story of courage, faith and humanity. Very well written and narrated. Loved it

Inspired!! Challenged! Encouraged. Pushed!

Words cannot begin to express how inspired I am after reading this story that is full of Compassion faith trust humanity and hope. It really is a story full of hope. It pushes me to put myself in someone else's shoes instead of judging them. It challenges me to love without license. It encourages me that no matter how bleak our circumstances God can use our circumstances for his glory. It dears to ask me the question, "what are people reading on the pages of my life?" Thank you Dr. Jozsef for beautifully and politically and honestly sharing your story and journey with us and inspiring us at each twist and turn of your experience.

Very Good Story

Narrator did a good job! A very captivating story on faith, hope, and God's goodness! I would highly reccommend this book!

In Awe.

Honest and heartfelt. Not political but made clear the struggle in Afghanistan.
The author reminds us of the humanity of us all and we all are in God's hands.

Glad I listened to and experienced this account

What did you love best about Kidnapped by the Taliban?

Hearing what a kidnapped individual experienced in a very tense and dangerous situation of being kidnapped in Afghanistan.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Kidnapped by the Taliban?

Someone trying to help the people of Afghanistan and being a target of extremist is just so hard to understand as their way of thinking is SO different and goes against my beliefs.

What does Vikas Adam bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Vikas did a great job with his inflections, tone and emotions of the moments in helping the reader envelope in the story.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, not really. However, it was very enjoyable.

Great story that people should read/hear

At some point one must realize that their altruistic actions are just selfish and put others in grave danger.