Prisoner Download

ISBN: 0062691570
Title: Prisoner Pdf My 544 Days in an Iranian Prison
Author: Jason Rezaian
Published Date: 2019-01-22
Page: 320

“A deeply personal account of one journalist’s determination to find and report the truth, his fervent commitment to a free press, and his even more profound love for the family from whom he was separated.” (John F. Kerry, 68th Secretary of State)“An important story. Harrowing, and suspenseful, yes—but it’s also a deep dive into a complex and egregiously misunderstood country with two very different faces. There is no better time to know more about Iran—and Jason Rezaian has seen both of those faces.” (Anthony Bourdain)“Reading this book opened my eyes to how unfairly he had been treated by the Iranian government and how love, humor and resilience got him through. This book is a reminder of the people who sacrifice their freedoms and their lives to bring us the truth.” (Maz Jobrani) Jason Rezaian served as Tehran bureau chief for the Washington Post and is now an opinion writer for the paper and contributor to CNN. He was convicted—but never sentenced—of espionage in a closed-door trial in Iran in 2015. He lives in Washington, DC, with his wife.

“An important story. Harrowing, and suspenseful, yes—but it’s also a deep dive into a complex and egregiously misunderstood country with two very different faces. There is no better time to know more about Iran—and Jason Rezaian has seen both of those faces.”
— Anthony Bourdain

The dramatic memoir of the journalist who was held hostage in a high-security prison in Tehran for eighteen months and whose release—which almost didn’t happen—became a part of the Iran nuclear deal

In July 2014, Washington Post Tehran bureau chief Jason Rezaian was arrested by Iranian police, accused of spying for America. The charges were absurd. Rezaian’s reporting was a mix of human interest stories and political analysis. He had even served as a guide for Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown. Initially, Rezaian thought the whole thing was a terrible misunderstanding, but soon realized that it was much more dire as it became an eighteen-month prison stint with impossibly high diplomatic stakes.

While in prison, Rezaian had tireless advocates working on his behalf. His brother lobbied political heavyweights including John Kerry and Barack Obama and started a social media campaign—#FreeJason—while Jason’s wife navigated the red tape of the Iranian security apparatus, all while the courts used Rezaian as a bargaining chip in negotiations for the Iran nuclear deal.

In Prisoner, Rezaian writes of his exhausting interrogations and farcical trial. He also reflects on his idyllic childhood in Northern California and his bond with his Iranian father, a rug merchant; how his teacher Christopher Hitchens inspired him to pursue journalism; and his life-changing decision to move to Tehran, where his career took off and he met his wife. Written with wit, humor, and grace, Prisoner brings to life a fascinating, maddening culture in all its complexity.

“Jason paid a deep price in defense of journalism and his story proves that not everyone who defends freedom carries a gun, some carry a pen.”
—John F. Kerry, 68th Secretary of State

You must read this book! Jason Rezaian will make you laugh out loud and bring you to tears in his book, “PRISONER My 544 Days in an Iranian Prison — Solitary Confinement, a Sham Trial, High-Stakes Diplomacy, and the Extraordinary Efforts It Took to Get Me Out”.Part thriller, part love story, Rezaian tells his real life story as a literal bargaining chip in negotiations for the Iran nuclear deal. What is even more impressive than his courage and strength throughout the whole story is his humor. “Project Avocado”, “ Wolkswagons, Wolvos and BMVs”, “Jackie Chan month”, “Espy” and “The Star-Spangled Banner” had me laughing through his nightmare in Evin Prison.“Jason paid a deep price in defense of journalism and his story proves that not everyone who defends freedom carries a gun, some carry a pen.”—John F. Kerry, 68th Secretary of StateJason's experience & storytelling skills stir up the neurons Jason's experiences in Iran as a political prisoner are jaw-dropping thought-stimulating - it is difficult to imagine the overnight transition from being someone who enjoys thinking, writing and human interactions, to being locked up in solitary confinement with mental torture through interrogation. Jason writes in a very straightforward style, without being overly-detailed. Although I knew how the story was going to end, I was on the edge of my seat as Jason went through the Iranian court process. It was very gratifying when Jason and his wife & mother were able to 'escape' from Iran and return to the US, to restart their life.Compelling and Thoughtful Jason Rezaian's book offers a rare glimpse into Iran for any American since the 1970s. The book truly isn't what you might expect- it's far from simply an account of his time in Evin Prison. It captures the story of a first-generation young man, for the most part, has a very familiar story of so many growing up in America with an immigrant parent. He takes a chance on a country that seemed familiar until it inevitably turned its back on him. 'Prisoner' is thoughtful, at points comical, and more relatable than you think.Jason's struggle is truly harrowing, but somehow he manages to maintain perspective and brings us along with him for both the ebbs and flows of his life and career. His account is brutally honest, which truly helps capture the raw emotion in every page. Whether you're a journalist, educator, or someone who appreciates great writing, 'Prisoner' will truly satisfy your needs to understand a culture mostly concealed to Americans.

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