Presents a firsthand account of the kidnapping of two American missionaries by the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group in the Philippines, a yearlong ordeal that ended with the death of the author's husband, Martin Burnham.

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Seized at dawn -- Bright beginnings -- The nicest guy -- Rookies -- Toddlers and traffic -- The perils of Palawan -- Hospital of horror -- The threat -- Left behind -- Surrounded -- A song for the jungle -- Justice or mercy? -- September 11 -- Wedding time -- The package -- Silent nights -- So close -- Ransomed! -- One rainy afternoon -- The embassy -- Going home -- Reflections.