In this moving sequence of poetry and prose, Terry Waite 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. In doing so he gives us a glimpse into the depths of faith, hope and love that sustained him through his time of suffering. At the same time, he bears witness to the enduring qualities of forgiveness, truth and reconciliation that are still so desperately needed in the world today.