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mare33's review against another edition
5.0
This could possibly be my favorite book ever. It took me to another place and made my heart break. I love it and have read it multiple times. Changed my view of the world. Amazing
electramourning's review against another edition
4.0
Such a heartbreaking, confusing, beautiful read. One thing I will say; I'm very, very glad I knew how it ended before I read it...
imannasution's review against another edition
4.0
This is definitely a life-changing story. Thank you Marianne for sharing your story with all of us. I am inspired by your strength and the way you handle the tragedy. You are an inspiring woman and a wonderful person. I truly believe that Danny Pearl was a good man and an honest journalist who was giving everyone a chance to use their voice. What had happened to him was an awful tragedy and it was unfair but he is in a better place now, a guardian angel to his beloved wife and son, Adam. Definitely recommended to everyone.
xxstefaniereadsxx's review against another edition
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.0
This book is written by the wife of Daniel Pearl, Mariane Pearl. Daniel was a well educated man, having attended Stanford University, where he majored in Communication. He worked for several publications before becoming employed with The Wall Street Journal. Following the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, Daniel Pearl had a place in Pakistan that he used as a base to report on the War on Terrorism. He was on his way to meet with a contact to get some information for an article, but the contact turned out to be a ruse. He was abducted by a group of people, claiming to be the National Movement for the Restoration of Pakistani Sovereignty. They sent a list of ransom demands to the United States government, along with graphic photos of Daniel Pearl. He was decapitated and dismembered before being buried in a shallow grave, not to be recovered for three months. His body was eventually returned home and buried in the states. A video of his murder circulated around for a while as well, where they had forced him to admit his Jewish heritage. Several arrests were made. His wife also gave birth to their child a few months after these events, and I cannot IMAGINE how hard that was for her.
I did not know who Daniel Pearl was until I read this book. I picked it up in the religion section at my used book store, but thought that it sounded interesting. I do remember seeing videos and things of this nature on the news over the years from the war, but I could not recall specific names. I think that what happened to him was horrible, and I hate so much that his family had to go through such a thing. You can tell how much this affected his wife, the author of this book, by the things that she says. An absolute tragedy and crime.
I did not know who Daniel Pearl was until I read this book. I picked it up in the religion section at my used book store, but thought that it sounded interesting. I do remember seeing videos and things of this nature on the news over the years from the war, but I could not recall specific names. I think that what happened to him was horrible, and I hate so much that his family had to go through such a thing. You can tell how much this affected his wife, the author of this book, by the things that she says. An absolute tragedy and crime.
mooncrab's review against another edition
2.0
What Danny endured is horrific, and Mariane’s helpless battle is sickening. This book is depressing, scary, and bleak; the writing is journalistic, almost vague and often confusing. There really are too many characters, situations, events and places to keep track of for the story to be effective. Moreover, the essence of this story gets lost within the details. This is not “A House in the Sky,” which I was hoping it would be like (obviously without the happy ending). I truly ache for Mariane and Adam’s loss, as well as the tragic end of Daniel’s beautiful life. From the book, I can understand how immense of a loss it is. I just didn’t engage with the recounting of it all in this book format.
booksandbecoming's review against another edition
4.0
a difficult read, because this is such a sad story. heartfelt, engrossing.
debi246's review against another edition
4.0
I had to hold back the tears during SSR today. Very sad.
jmkmirkes's review against another edition
5.0
A heartbreaking read that pulls you into the search for Danny Pearl. Even though I knew Danny's fate, I still held my breath (and hope) until the very end.
andreamgc's review against another edition
5.0
I was actually incredibly intrigued by this story. It was heart pounding and then heartbreaking. I really enjoyed Mariane's sincere narrative and painful reminiscence of a terrifying time.