November 2016 marks the 25th anniversary of Terry Waite’s release from captivity in Beirut. In this this moving sequence of poetry and prose he recalls the highs and lows of his life, both during his ordeal as a hostage and in the happier years of humanitarian work that have followed.
Terry Waite, MBE, CBE, is a British Quaker and Anglican,
humanitarian and author. In the 1980s he worked as the Archbishop
of Canterbury’s special envoy, travelling to the Middle East and
negotiating the release of many hostages in Iran, Libya and
Lebanon. While negotiating the release of captives in Beirut he was
himself taken hostage, resulting in almost five years in captivity,
four years of them in solitary confinement. His first book, Taken
on Trust, was written in his head when he was denied pen or paper
during his captivity.
Now in his seventies, Terry Waite holds many honorary doctorates,
both in the UK and overseas, and continues to be much sought after
as a public speaker. He works for a range of humanitarian causes,
including prisoners, the homeless, hostages and their families, and
overseas development.
Out of the Silence is a remarkable book by a remarkable man, a man
of great humility and compassion who shares with us his private
inner space. The prose gives great insight into the poetry and the
result is inspirational. Peace would universally reign if the world
were full of people like Terry Waite.
*Karl Jenkins CBE, composer*
Throughout a life of incident and commitment, Terry Waite has
recorded his feelings in simple and poignant prose and poetry. It
is a record of a unique sensibility.
*Joan Bakewell, DBE, writer and broadcaster*
I read and re-read Out of the Silence. I still am rereading it!
Terry Waite’s thoughts and questions are totally compelling,
whether in prose or in verse.
*Vanessa Redgrave CBE, actor*
A literary postscript about redemption, and grace.
*Church Times*
Searingly simple, yet moving honesty . . . is prevalent on each
page.
*Life and Work*
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