Forty Days

by Bob Simon

A celebrated CBS newsman recalls the trauma of the forty days he spent in an Iraqi prison during the Persian Gulf War and reveals how he relied on the memories of his life and family to pull him through. 50,000 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo.

Genres: Memoir, War, Nonfiction

318 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1992

Reviews

[Stacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A memoir that would have been frightening indeed to experience! Bob Simon, renowned t.v. journalist/ investigative reporter was abducted with a few of his team on the Saudi/ Kuwaiti border and held hostage in Iraq. Kidnapped at the start of the Operation Desert Storm and enduring horrible treatment, he also witnessed episodes of mercy and some of his captors were kind. A great tale of the horrors of being a prisoner of war, being accused as a spy, and the fragility of hope when all is despair.
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[Conrad Wesselhoeft · Rating 4 out of 5]

News of Bob Simon's tragic death today in a car accident in New York City reminded me that I'd read his book years ago. It's a powerful story of survival, written with grace and modesty. Simon leaves you thinking that, while war may be hell, it need not strip us of our humanity. Rest in peace.

[Taunya · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is about the journalist Bob Simon and his capture during the war in Kuait. It was ok, but I have a hard time with some of the things I read about...people can be so cruel to each other. He met some incredible people during his 40 days in captivity.

[Greg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Insightful account of hardships as an Iraqi prisoner.

[Patrick Nichol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simon's compelling account of being held hostage in Iraq during the first Gulf War. Harrowing tale offers incredible insight into Simon's suffering.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

An amazing memoir of Bob Simon's 40 days as a POW during the first Gulf War. it is amazing to read this book, 23 years after it was published, and to realize that much hasn't changed.

[Lark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating and compelling.