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Buried Alive The True Story of Kidnapping, Captivity, and a Dramatic Rescue (NelsonFree)
By Roy Hallums
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On 3/15 Brodie Spivey wrote: Buried Alive written by Roy Hallums. This is a true story of kidnapping, captivity, and a dramatic rescue. Roy Hallums was an American contract worker in Iraq during 2004, when he was kidnapped one November evening. The book is his true account of how he was taken and held captive for ... Buried Alive by Roy Hallums- Book Review
On 3/13 lia smith wrote: I have not read a non-fiction book about a kidnapping before, and I was worried that without all the drama and excitement added by the imagination of a fictional author, this book would just be a dull, factual account of life in captivity. However, this book is not nearly as bad as I thought it might ... Review of buried Alive
On 3/12 Bridget Graber wrote: It's time for another book review. This time I read "Buried Alive" by Roy Hallums.This book had me from the first page. It tells the story of an American that was kidnapped, taken hostage for 311 days and then rescued. Hallums, an American, was a contractor working in Iraq for a food supplier when he ... Buried Alive - Book Review
On 3/10 lata agarwal wrote: Contractor Roy Hallums recounts the harrowing ten months he was held captive by Iraqi insurgents, the heroic rescue by American troops, and the faith that helped him survive it all.One day when Hallums was working late at his office in Iraq four kidnappers broke in and hauled him away at gunpoint. The ... Book Review- Buried Alive
On 3/10 Lakshmi Rajan wrote: Buried alive is a true story of kidnapping, captivity, and a dramatic rescue that spanned 311 days. Post occupation, Iraq is one of the most violent and dangerous zone and world has been terrorized with the videos of brutal beheading of hostages. Buried Alive gives you a chilling true account of the ... Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 3/8 Patricia Noelle Jones wrote: This is truly a fascinating book and I am glad I had the opportunity to review it! In Buried Alive, Roy Hallums recounts his story simply with no dramatics, just his courage and strength. His faith in God and Country shines throughout the narration. Suffering unbearable cruelty, humiliation and starvation, ... Buried Alive by Roy Hallums, A Booksneeze Review
On 3/6 Harmony Wheeler wrote: I dreaded reading “Buried Alive” by Roy Hallums. Nonfiction of this type (especially involving politics and war) usually doesn’t float my boat or keep my interest. But once I started reading Hallums’ captivating story of his hostage situation, I instead dreaded having to put the book down. ... Review: Buried Alive
On 3/3 Puneet Lalwani wrote: Title: Buried Alive :: The True Story of Kidnapping, Captivity, and a Dramatic Rescue Author: Roy Hallums Publisher: Thomas Nelson Rating: Excellent! Buried Alive is a true story written by Roy Hallum about his kidnapping, torture and finally his rescue. The author discusses spending 10 months ... Book Review : Buried Alive By Roy Hallums
On 3/3 Mary Asher wrote: Roy Hallums is a retired U.S. Navy Commander working as a civilian in Iraq. His company, Saudi Arabia Trading, provides food for the American Army in Baghdad. With the collapse of Saddam Husein's regime, kidnapping becomes the growth industry in Iraq for anyone with a car and friends with AK-47s. Anyone ... Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 3/3 Shannon Toussaint wrote: Buried Alive is an intriguing book about the almost year-long captivity of Roy Hallums in Iraq. He relives the kidnapping and the captivity to great detail. Hallums was in captivity for 311 days, and while we don’t get to read about all of those days, with the information he provides it is easy to ... Roy Hallums: Buried Alive
On 3/3 Jennifer Winland wrote: Ever hear about those jobs overseas in Iraq paying top dollar for contractors and truck drivers? This book is a must read before even considering these jobs, especially in this tough economy.People may get tempted, but the dangers should be weighed. Personally, hearing bad news upon bad news can ... “Buried Alive” Book Review
On 3/2 Bob Garbett wrote: “Buried Alive” Kidnapped. Bound and blindfolded. Pistol whipped and beaten. Thus begins the 311 day ordeal of Roy Hallums, an American contractor kidnapped and held for ransom in Iraq. Hallums takes us (sometimes graphically) through the everyday life of being held captive by a gang of thugs in war ... Buried Alive
On 3/1 Sofia Otero wrote: My thoughts on the book were varied. I decided to read this book under the impression that it would be frightening and eye opening. I think that it was able to satisfy those predictions; as far as, gut wrenching horror for the man as he lives through this hell that he is plunged into, I'm not exactly ... Buried Alive Review #2
On 3/1 Sara Strand wrote: It's time for a book review and I know I usually do these on Sundays but yesterday wasn't such a terrific day so I'll post it this morning so it's up and crossed off my list. BUT, please come back later this evening (between 8-9 pm, central time) to check out my MAY-JAH giveaway. This book was one that ... Book Review: BURIED ALIVE by Roy Hallums
On 3/1 Nancy Kelly wrote: “Buried Alive” by Roy Hallums is a retelling of the experience of the author who at 56 years old was working in Iraq. Roy worked for a Saudi company that supplied food for the American soldiers who were stationed in Iraq. He was kidnapped from his company office along with a co-worker and was held ... Unvarnished View
On 3/1 Heather Asbell wrote: This is a chilling and captivating account of one man’s will to survive. In 2004, Roy Hallums was kidnapped from his office in Iraq at the Saudi Arabian Trading and Construction Company. It’s easy to forget this unseen side of war. It is an eye opening tale of military imprisonment and torture. The ... Buried Alive...
On 2/28 Liza Ans wrote: I chose this book, because it sounded like an interesting read and I love to read true-story books. Buried Alive describes the kidnapping of 56 year old man named Roy who was in captivity for 311 days prior to living ... Buried Alive By Roy Hallums
On 2/27 Alicia Arnold wrote: I just finished reading Buried Alive by Roy Hallums. Roy was an American contractor working in Iraq in 2004, when he was kidnapped. He was held hostage, mostly underground, for 311 days before being rescued by U. S. Army Special Forces. Roy tells his story in first person, in a frank and honest way. There is ... Book Review: Buried Alive
On 2/26 Analisa Fulwood wrote: Buried Alive is the account of the kidnapping of 56 year old Roy who lived and worked in Bagdad. This book is a first hand account of 311 days of captivity. First let me make it clear that I am glad Roy Hallums made it back home to his family and friends. I can’t imagine even after having read the ... Buried Alive
On 2/26 Robert Booth wrote: Imagine being buried alive for 311 days wondering if you will get out alive, wondering how your family was making it. Buried Alive: the True Story of Kidnapping, Captivity and a Dramatic Rescue, published by Thomas Nelson, is the true story of Roy Hallums. Roy is a retired Navy Commander and was working as a ... Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 2/25 Starla Ross wrote: Buried Alive is the true story of the kidnapping of Ray Hallums, written in his own words. A contractor working in Iraq in 2004, Ray is working in his office one moment and in the back of a kidnapper's trunk the next. The book takes the reader through his almost year in captivity, which is written ... Outstanding read!
On 2/25 Steven Hopkins wrote: I just finished reading Buried alive by Roy Hallums. Thomas Nelson provided me a copy of this book for review. It was an amazing read after getting through the introduction. It’s a true story of Roy who was working in Iraq and was kidnapped and held for ransom for 311 days in a underground prison ... Buried Alive….Review
On 2/25 Gail Pruszkowski wrote: Buried Alive - The True Story of Kidnapping, Captivity, and a Dramatic Rescue by Roy Hallums is the compelling story of a man's will to survive. It's a white knuckle ride as you follow the author's unrelenting physical and psychological torment at the hands of Iraqi insurgents. Roy Hallums book provides ... Amazing Story of One Man's Will to Survive
On 2/25 Crystal Gomez wrote: Author: Roy HallumsPublisher: Thomas Nelson PublishersHardcover: 256 pagesISBN: 9781595551702Buried alive is a true story written by Roy Hallums. This is his account of what he endured during his kidnapping, captivity, and dramatic rescue. Roy, a 56 year old retired Navy commander, was working as a food ... Book Review: Buried Alive
On 2/24 Julia Wooldridge wrote: A complimentary copy of the book, Buried Alive, the true story of kidnapping, captivity and a dramatic rescue by Roy Hallums was recently sent to me to review by the Book Sneeze book review bloggers program. It is the true story of the harrowing 311 days that Roy, working as a food supply contractor, ... Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 2/24 Michael Sopp wrote: Roy Hallums was working as a food supply contractor in Baghdad when he was abducted by Iraqi insurgents. This account of his year of torture and imprisonment in tiny cachets in various Iraqi safe houses is a testament to the human ability to adapt to even the most arduous, horrific circumstances, and ... Buried Alive
On 2/20 Molly Wilson wrote: Buried Alive by Roy Hallums is a 248 page book that will keep your attention glued to it from the moment you start reading. Mr. Hallums is a retired Naval commander that was working as a civilian food contractor in Baghdad where he provided food for our Army. He was taken by terrorists and in the 311 ... Chilling But True
On 2/19 Erika Hopkins wrote: “Buried Alive” by Roy Hallums was my latest selection from Booksneeze (the Thomas Nelson book review bloggers program). I chose this book, because it sounded like an interesting read. It’s written by a man who was kidnapped and held hostage in Iraq for about a year. The book tells his story, from his point of ... Buried Alive
On 2/19 Emily Kelly wrote: Twenty-four hours ago, I pulled the package containing Buried Alive by Roy Hallums form my mailbox. I just finished reading it a few minutes ago. Hallums was working as a contractor in Baghdad when he was captured from his office one evening. In this book he details his nearly year-long captivity. The ... A Hostage's Tale
On 2/18 Keli Scrapchansky wrote: Roy Hallums, a 56 year old retired Naval commander working as a food supply contractor in Baghdad’s Mansour district, was abducted by ransom seeking terrorists and forced to endure inhumane treatment and deplorable conditions during his 311 day incarceration. I obtained this book as part of a promotional ... Surprisingly good read
On 2/17 Greg Friese wrote: In November of 2004 Roy Hallums, a retired US Navy Commander, working as a contractor in Iraq was kidnapped from his office. He spent the next 311 days as a hostage. Buried Alive is Roy’s story of his time in captivity and how he made it through the experience alive. For example, he used the daily ... True Survival – Book Review of Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 2/17 Hope Lyman wrote: When offered the chance to review "Buried Alive" by Roy Hallums, I immediately accepted. This looked like a very interesting book. Buried Alive is the true account of an American contractor who was kidnapped by Iraqi insurgents in November of 2004. He was then held hostage for 10 months, spending ... Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 2/17 Meghan Tooker wrote: Buried Alive is a book about an American contractor who has his trust in others torn from him when a fellow colleague goes against the American Government and joins forces with a group of Iraqi Terrorists and kidnaps Roy Hallum, the contractor, and others. The book follows the trials and tribulations ... Buried Alive
On 2/17 Gautami Tripathy wrote: Title: Buried AliveAuthor: Roy HallumsISBN: 9781595551702Publisher: Thomas Nelson/2009]Pages: 241~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~SynopsisContractor Roy Hallums recounts the harrowing ten months he was held captive by Iraqi insurgents, the heroic rescue by American troops, and the faith that helped him survive ... Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 2/16 Nathan Smith wrote: In November 2004 Roy Hallums was working late at his office in Iraq at the Saudi Arabian Trading and Construction Company, supposedly well-protected by armed security guards, when four kidnappers broke in and hauled him away at gunpoint. The next ten months were the darkest of his life. Hallums spent ... Burried Alive
On 2/16 Lara Norris wrote: What a superbly written book on a topic that will make you cringe at every corner. Roy Hallums was abducted in Iraq and held captive for 311 days before US forces found and rescued him in 200. He has written a book to tell his story. Definitely for the adult readers, this book is so real it will make ... Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 2/15 Allen James wrote: Very few of us can imagine being kidnapped. We watch movies that portray it. We might even think about a worst-case scenario. In our reality-driven media world, our attention turns to the extreme. Maybe that is why Buried Alive by Roy Hallums is so captivating. His story captivates you from the very first page. Recounting his ... Book Look: Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 2/15 Cheryl Kosec wrote: “Go into your bathroom, shut the door, push a towel underneath it, and then turn out the lights and curl up on the floor. Try it for fifteen minutes. Now imagine that you are also blindfolded, with a wool ski mask pulled over your head, tied up by your ankles and wrists, and the floor is concrete. ... "Buried Alive" by Roy Hallum
On 2/13 Desiree Glaze wrote: I have heard the stories of civilians being taken as a prisoner of war. However, until recently, I think this was one of those situations that was in the "out of sight, out of mind" part of my brain. I had never really known a lot about any of the kidnapping situations or the people that were taken.This ... Book Review: Buried Alive
On 2/11 Happy Mom Of 5 wrote: Roy was working as a contractor in Iraq but he had told his family he was working in Saudi Arabia so that they wouldn't worry about him. He was kidnapped from his work place along with another co-worker Robert which would remain with Roy threw out his captivity up until the time that Robert's ransom ... Buried Alive By Roy Hallums Review
On 2/11 Carole McDonnell wrote: Roy Hallums was a retired newly divorced U S Navy Commander when he was kidnapped from his contracting job in Iraq. His book, Buried Alive: The True Story of Kidnapping, Captivity, and a Dramatic Rescue , is a story of that 311-day ordeal. Survivor stories have always had a special appeal for me. I ... Book Review: Buried Alive: The True Story of kidnapping, Captivity, and a Dramatic Rescue
On 2/8 Tessica Cutchin wrote: Buried Alive by Roy Hallum tells the story of Hallum’s harrowing kidnapping at the hands of Islamic extremist and his rescue. Hallum’s story is not just for those interested in the War in Iraq, or Islamic extremism or American Patriotism, or anything of that nature really; in fact it is a great ... quick book review-Buried Alive by Roy Hallum
On 2/8 Catherine Dieterly wrote: How many tragedies are attributed to just being in the wrong place at the wrong time? Too many. Roy Hallums, author of Buried Alive, tells his story and points to the reason for his abduction was merely being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Hallums’ experience was so horrific that it is astounding ... Buried Alive
On 2/8 Jeff Duello wrote: The book “Buried Alive” by Roy Hallums, is a shocking and accurate account of his kidnapping in Iraq and 311 days kept in captivity. He was working in as low-key a job that you could be in, in Iraq, and his building was overcome with a gang of kidnappers and he was held for ransom. ... Book Review: Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 2/8 Stephen Webb wrote: I just completed Roy Hallums story, Buried Alive. Roy was a supply contractor for the US Military in Iraq when he was kidnapped in 2004 by an Iraqi gang. He was transported to numerous safe-houses and endured all kinds of “adventure” for 311 days. From beatings, threats, torture, incomprehensible ... Buried Alive
On 2/8 Melissa Stuber wrote: In Buried Alive, Roy Hallums tells his personal story of how he was kidnapped while working in Iraq. He describes how gangs of kidnappers would snatch people from their daily lives, turning their worlds upside down and demand ransom money from their government, employers or families. The living conditions ... Buried Alive
On 2/7 Heather Smith wrote: This book is Roy Hallums’ account of his kidnapping at the hands of Iraqi insurgents and his 300 plus day psychological journey while in captivity. While his personal account is fascinating, he also includes accounts of his family members and outlines the trails and tribulations they faced while he ... Book review - Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 2/7 Mandy Harter wrote: The book that I read this time was called Buried Alive, and it was by Roy Hallums. It detailed his terrifying kidnapping by terrorists in Iraq a few years back!I got this book as part of a book review blog that I am a part of, and didn't know what to think of it while waiting for it to arrive. As soon ... Buried Alive (book review!)
On 2/7 Robin Porter wrote: Can you imagine yourself being hogtied, forced to wear a ski-mask backwards so you can not see anything, being confined to living quarters so small you can't stand up even if you wanted to, and not being fed or given water daily? Not to mention the many beatings you would have to endure if you were ... Buried Alive
On 2/5 Linda Adams wrote: Buried Alive is Roy Hallums’ personal account of being held prisoner by Iraqis for a year before being rescued by American troops. He endured terrible hardships and treatment, surviving by taking one day at a time. Usually when I see a book like this, it’s written with the help of a co-author who has written other ... Review: Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 2/5 Jill Jones wrote: Lesley Stahl, 60 Minutes Correspondent, called this book "...vivid, absorbing and chilling." She was correct. The descriptions are vivid, the story is absorbing and the fact it is true is chilling. Roy Hallums was a contractor working in Iraq who was taken hostage and held captive for 311 days by ... Review of Roy Hallums' "Buried Alive"
On 2/4 T M wrote: Picture yourself in Iraq, just trying to get some work done when you are kidnapped. How do you get yourself to survive? What will keep you going and willing to make it through your ordeal, no matter how long it is, with the worst possible thought on your mind of death? Roy Hallums brings you through ... Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 2/4 Mike Safford wrote: “Buried Alive”, by Roy Hallums is an extremely thought provoking true story of being kidnapped and held by extremists in Iraq. The story is told through and by the author, Roy Hallums as he takes the reader from the being to the end of a very painful and secluded imprisonment. Most of the time, ... “Buried Alive”, by Roy Hallums is an extremely thought provoking true story of being kidnapped and held by extremists in Iraq. The story is told through and by the author, Roy Hallums as he takes the reader from the being to the end of a very painful and secluded imprisonment. Most of the time, he is held underground and literally buried alive by his captors. As you pick up this book, you see the shadow of a man who appears to be in a seated position, with his hands behind his back, probably tied and his eyes are blindfolded. It appears that he is in a dark place and very uncomfortable. Reading the introduction gives you just a brief look into what this man went through for so many days and months. I can only imagine the courage and fortitude he had to endure such treatment and conditions. Hallums tells his story in a matter of fact and simple way which brings the reader right into the scenes as well as giving the reader such vivid detail that no one can miss the terror he must have felt, with the beatings and degradation. Once can only guess how he felt, not knowing whether he was going to come out this terror alive or would he be beheaded like so many in the past had been. It seems strange to point out here that this story was told in vivid and chilling detail, and this reader could not put the book down. You will become completely absorbed into the story, waiting to find out what is going to happen next. !!! What can be learned from the story, is that with the right mind set and courage, even the most brutal of conditions can be overcome. Hallums appears to be a man of faith and he spent a lot of time praying and thinking about his family. He endured the conditions and initial movements from one site to the next, with a hope of survival and eventual rescue. Another segment of his story deals with how his family dealt with his kidnapping. First the family is kept completely out of the loop of information, even to the point where officials were telling them not to speak to the media for fear that Hallums captors would find out more about the man they help captive. This could have been dangerous for Hallums as he is a retired U. S. Naval Commander, who was a civilian contractor in Iraq, at the time of his kidnapping. The eventual rescue is also something to wait for. This story is in deed a must read for anyone who wants to know exactly what happens to kidnap victims, however, as Hallums notes, he was lucky. Not all kidnap victims get out alive, and very seldom is there a successful escape. This story is rated 5 stars. A very compelling story, not to be missed.
On 2/4 Leah Golding wrote: I was a little worried about how graphic this book would be before I started. I would not want to in any way lessen the horrific events that Mr Hallums survived, but I appreciated that the book was not written in a demeaning manner. I really liked how Mr Hallums presented his story from both his view ... Loved It! Everyone should read!
On 2/3 Martha Garrett wrote: I've just finished reading "Buried Alive" by Roy Hallums and found his account of being kidnapped and held hostage for 311 days by ransom-starved captors in Iraq to be overwhelmingly difficult to read. Yet I am so glad I did as my admiration increased for those who endure the absolute worst of situations while ... Overwhelming Account promotes thankfulness
On 2/2 Marissa Anderson wrote: Buried Alive by Roy Hallums is the story of Roy's kidnapping in Iraq and captivity for almost one year. It's an amazing story! Mr. Hallums recounts in amazing detail how he was kidnapped, where he was taken, how he was treated, how long he was held hostage, and his rescue by American soldiers. ... Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 2/1 Jennee Thompson wrote: Most people have a good life. There is always strain, drama and other battles that are trudged through, but over all, life isn’t that hard. For most people. And then there are those that have stories of survival, those that have seen evil in the eye of the beholder, those that are tormented because ... Book Review: Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 2/1 Jerry Kirby wrote: On November 1, 2004 Roy Hallums ducked out of a dinner party hosted by his employer in the upscale Mansour district of Baghdad to finish some work in an adjacent office building of the Saudi Arabian Trading and Construction Company. At the same time a gang of ruthless thugs, later identified as members of ... Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 2/1 Ellen Shasko wrote: If you've ever wondered how frightening life as an American in post-Saddam Iraq, then Buried Alive by Roy Hallums provides all the detail you would ever want to know. Hallums, a contractor working in Iraq, was captured and spent 311 days in captivity, most of it in an underground room. Hallums details ... Book Review: Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 2/1 aimer gency wrote: How scary would it be to be kidnapped. The thought is just terrifying honestly. I am not sure I would even know what to do or what to think but to live through it so amazing. So this is a true story of a kidnapping and eventual rescue I won't give much away but it sure is amazing the abduction in itself ... .........
On 1/31 Graziano Ronca wrote: Buried Alive: Kidnapped and Entombed in the Deserts of Iraq by Roy Hallums Thomas Nelson Publisher, Nashville, Tennessee (2009) Roy Hallums, a Man, was kidnapped by Iraqi insurgents and this book tells the story of his ten months of captivity. The journey of Roy from one 'safe' house to another until ... http://grazianoronca.blogspot.com/2010/01/review-buried-alive.html
On 1/31 Eric Salas wrote: Roy Hallums’ book “Buried Alive” is pure writing genius. It is like listening to a radio live report from the scene of the kidnapping incident. It is so vivid that every paragraph can even become a short story. From the day he was kidnapped to the day he was rescued and reunited with ... Buried Alive – Roy Hallums Brings Vividness
On 1/30 Kalyn Comings wrote: "The true story of kidnapping, captivity,and a dramatic rescue""Buried Alive"follows food supply contractor Roy Hallums as he is kidnapped from his office in Baghdad, Iraq, and transported blindfolded and handcuffed to and from various Sunni safe houses. Roy eventually ended up in a four foot high cellar ... Book Review: "Buried Alive" by Roy Hallums
On 1/30 Jettie Parrish wrote: Roy Hallums decided to go to his office to do a little work, while he waited for dinner to be served. Suddenly, he found himself surrounded by four armed men, and kidnapped, along with 6 others, from a compound in Baghdad Iraq. One of the other victims, Robert Tarongoy, a Filipino, remained with him ... http://my.barnesandnoble.com/communityportal/review.aspx?reviewid=1296217
On 1/30 Nina Say wrote: It has been a very long time since I have sat down, and read a book without stopping. Yesterday at 1:00PM I started reading “Buried Alive” by Roy Hallums, and I could not put it down. This book tells the (shockingly true) story of his kidnapping in Iraq in 2004 and his 311 days of being ... Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 1/30 Tina Wardlaw wrote: Buried Alive is the true account of Roy Hallums, an American businessman, who was kidnapped and held for nearly a year in Iraq. With quiet strength, he endured filth, darkness, near starvation, extreme heat and terrible beatings while spending many of his days tied up in a room ... Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 1/30 Raquel Byrnes wrote: “I prayed that the remote-controlled plane was searching for me. I prayed that the artillery fire did not hit the house where we were held. And I prayed for God to get me out of there.” Buried alive is the compelling and inspirational account of how one man lived through 311 day as an Iraqi hostage. ... Book Sneeze Review
On 1/30 Nancy Thornton wrote: Buried Alive is a gripping tale told in the first Person by Roy Hallums. It chronicles his life as an Iraqi prisoner and the torture he was subjected to by his captors. Roy tells about what it was like for him, constantly being bound, blindfolded, beaten, and starved for 311 days and of keeping hope ... Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 1/29 Jaclyn Widdoes wrote: Buried Alive, written by Roy Hallums with the help of Audrey Hudson, is a book about Roy’s 311 days in captivity by a group of Iraqi insurgents. Roy was working for the Saudi Arabian Trading and Construction Company in their offices in Baghdad when he was kidnapped. Roy recounts how his captures put ... Buried Alive
On 1/28 Carolyn Russell wrote: This book was truly gripping, even before you add in the fact that it is a first person account of an actual event. It's better written than many first-person accounts, but still maintains a very personal feel; you don't get the sense when you read it that the words are coming from another person's mouth. ... Truly gripping!
On 1/28 Mary C. M. Phillips wrote: Held captive for 311 days; blindfolded; bound by the wrists and ankles, and fed like a dog. Not to mention, he was nearly starved, beaten, frequently thrown into the trunk of a car like a piece of luggage, forced to listen to blaring-recorded-Arabic-rants while always having to be blinded, shoeless ... Kidnapping in Baghdad
On 1/28 Dana Miller wrote: Mr. Hallums weaved his story along with the story of his anxious family at home. While he was eating rotten food and experiencing beatings, his family was trying to deal with the less than cooperative FBI and the more invasive press. He spent 311 days in captivity--much of it in darkness, bound, and ... Buried Alive Review
On 1/28 Julie B. wrote: My only real complaint with the book is that it is decidedly not what the publisher (Thomas Nelson, which mainly publishes Christian/inspirational books) made it out to be. The book description on BookSneeze.com says, "Contractor Roy Hallums recounts the harrowing ten months he was held captive by Iraqi ... screen and print (and a few other things)
On 1/28 Kristina Petrella wrote: Buried Alive is the gripping and remarkable true story of how Roy Hallums survived 311 days of captivity in the Middle East. As an American contractor providing food to the military in Iraq, Roy Hallums never thought he would become a commodity. One day, during a dinner party across the street from ... Buried Alive by Roy Hallums Book Review
On 1/28 Sandra Langford wrote: The book Buried Alive is the extraordinary, true story of Roy Hallums. He was a retired U.S. Navy commander working as a civilian in Iraq. The Saudi Arabian Trading and Construction Company provided security for Roy Hallums and his co-workers as they worked to supply food for the American Army in Baghdad. ... Buried Alive
On 1/27 Patti Colston wrote: When I first heard of Roy Hallums' rescue in 2005, I remembered being happy that an American hostage was rescued. It was only after I saw him appear on FoxNews to promote his book Buried Alive about his 14 month ordeal, that I KNEW I had to honor him by reading his book. I had no idea the brutal conditions ... Buried Alive- An absolutely incredible tale of an amazing man
On 1/27 Jenny Johnson wrote: Buried Alive recounts the experience of American contractor Roy Hallums while working in Iraq. In November of 2004, Hallums was in his office when a group of individuals burst into his office, bound and gagged him, and threw him into a car as they sped away from the compound of the company for which ... Buried Alive
On 1/25 Sally Shupe wrote: Buried Alive Roy Hallums I was really anticipating getting to read this book. Buried Alive is about a man, Roy Hallums, who is held captive in Iraq for 311 days from 2004-2005.. This book is about his struggle to stay alive and make it back home. This is a true story told by Roy Hallums after he was ... Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 1/25 Theresa Dunlap wrote: Buried Alive: The True Story of Kidnapping, Captivity, and a Dramatic Rescueby Roy HallumsPublisher: Thomas NelsonISBN: 9781595551702Audience: Teen through AdultRating: 5 out of 5 starsSynopsis:Roy Hallums was a 56 year old retired Navel Commander who was working for a food supply contractor in Iraq. ... Review: Buried Alive
On 1/24 Patricia Bachman wrote: Burried Alive is the true story of Roy Hallums, a civilian contractor in Iraq who was held hostage for 311 days. During this time, Roy was beaten and not given sufficient food. There were bugs and filth everywhere. Roy lived in a hellish place for 10 months while his family had to deal with the possibility ... Burried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 1/24 Ellen Christian wrote: Book Title: Buried Alive Subtitle: The true story of kidnapping, captivity, and a dramatic rescue Author: Roy Hallums Genre: History, military, Iraq ISBN: 978-1-5955-5170-2 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Book Publishers Suggested Retail Price: $25.99 From the publisher: Contractor Roy Hallums recounts the ... Book review: Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 1/24 K Andrews wrote: Buried Alive: The True Story of Kidnapping, Captivity, and a Dramatic Rescue by Roy Hallums is the authors true story of his captivity, torture, and ultimate rescie from a concrete pit in Iraq. He was being held on a $12 million dollar ransom, despite the United States' position of not paying ransoms. ... Review: Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 1/23 Carlo Serrano wrote: Buried Alive is the true story of the 311 days that civilian contractor Roy Hallums spent as a hostage in Iraq. During that time he was beaten, hog-tied, and placed in situations that exist only in our worst nightmares….and he lived to tell the tale. As a veteran of the Iraq War I was eager to ... Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 1/23 Ian Strauss wrote: Buried Alive recounts the events surrounding the capture and eventual rescue of Roy Hallums in Iraq. Roy was held hostage for 311 days by his Iraqi captures. Roy is retired military and was working as a civilian during the time of his capture. He is one of the few Americans to have been rescued from ... Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 1/21 Dawn Williams wrote: by Roy Hallums Thomas Nelson Publisher This is a true story of Roy Hallums kidnapping while in Iraq working as a contractor. He was held in captivity for 311 awful, horrible days. The Iraqis that held him beat him repeatedly, lied to him, kept him tied up and blindfolded, and barely fed him. His family-his ex-wife, 2 ... Buried Alive: The True Story of Kidnapping, Captivity, and a Dramatic Rescue
On 1/20 Caitlyn Modeen wrote: I must say that I was a little unsure when I first picked up this book to review. It is a true story of a kidnapping, captivity and rescue of a man named Roy Hallums from Iraq.What I must say is that I loved the opening of the book. It provided you the historical background of where the United States ... Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 1/17 Becky Dietz wrote: Buried Alive by Roy Hallums is a compelling book. It is the true story of a 56-year-old man who was working for a company in Iraq, supplying food for the American army in Baghdad. He and his coworkers were used to carrying AK-47's at work, but on the day he was kidnapped, his guns were not within reach. ... Buried Alive--Book in Review
On 1/16 Christina Puntigam wrote: This is the true story of Roy Hallums kidnapping, captivity and rescue One of my concerns going into this book is that it might be too gruesome or overly emotional. But what I found was that Roy was able to tell his story with great clarity without striking fear in the heart of the reader. ... Buried Alive by Roy Hallums
On 1/16 Diane Kinney wrote: I expected more drama and action in the story, but it was not that kind of story. The book details Roy's ordeal as best as he can remember. It was interesting but not necessarily exciting. As far as the Christian content, I was disappointed. The front flap of the book states "Hallum's story is tempered ... Interesting, but not necessarily exciting
On 1/13 Sabine Galvan wrote: One word describes this book for me: Devoured!!! No, I mean it... I got the book in the mail yesterday...and I finished it this morning. I literally inhaled this story. On November 1, 2004 an American was kidnapped in Iraq. He was held for almost a year by a group of terrorists determined to sell ... Buried Alive: Book Review
On 1/12 Michelle Fitzgerald wrote: This book is the true story of the 10 month kidnapping of Roy Hallums. It tells of his kidnapping, release of information to the family, how his faith sustained him, and the daring rescue by the U.S. Military. ... Buried Alive (by) Roy Hallums