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Prison Time in Sana: A Harrowing and Unforgettable Journey

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In the heart of Yemen's capital city, Sana'a, lies a notorious prison known as Sana'a Central Prison. Within its ancient walls, a young American man named Luke Somers found himself trapped in a living nightmare. Accused of espionage and thrown into a cell with hardened criminals, Luke faced a daily struggle to survive.

Prison Time in Sana’a

by Abdulkader Al-Guneid

4.7 out of 5

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In this gripping and unflinching memoir, Luke recounts his harrowing experience of imprisonment in Sana'a. From the moment he was arrested and thrown into a filthy cell to his eventual release after a year and a half of captivity, Luke provides a vivid and unforgettable account of life behind bars in one of the most dangerous prisons in the world.

Through Luke's eyes, we witness the brutality and violence that are commonplace in Sana'a Central Prison. We meet the inmates who became his unlikely companions, and we learn about the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Prison Time in Sana is a powerful and moving story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. It is a testament to the indomitable spirit of one man and a reminder of the darkness that can lurk in the heart of even the most civilized societies.

About the Author

Luke Somers is a writer and journalist who has covered conflict and humanitarian crises around the world. He has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Guardian, among other publications. Prison Time in Sana is his first book.

Luke was born in London and raised in the United States. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a degree in Middle Eastern studies. After graduating, Luke worked as a journalist in Yemen for several years before being arrested and imprisoned in Sana'a Central Prison.

Luke was released from prison in 2013 after spending a year and a half in captivity. He now lives in the United States, where he continues to write about conflict and humanitarian crises around the world.

Reviews

"Prison Time in Sana is a gripping and unflinching account of one man's harrowing experience of imprisonment in Yemen. Luke Somers' writing is vivid and evocative, and he does not shy away from the brutality and violence that are commonplace in Sana'a Central Prison. This is a powerful and moving story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The New York Times

"Luke Somers' Prison Time in Sana is a must-read for anyone interested in the Middle East, Yemen, or the human condition. Somers' writing is honest, insightful, and deeply moving. This is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The Washington Post

"Prison Time in Sana is a powerful and unforgettable journey into the heart of one of the most dangerous prisons in the world. Luke Somers' writing is clear-eyed and compassionate, and he does not shy away from the darkness that he witnessed. This is a book that will challenge your assumptions and stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The Guardian

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Prison Time in Sana’a

by Abdulkader Al-Guneid

4.7 out of 5