{"title":"Nigel Brennan","description":"\u003cp\u003eNigel Brennan is an Australian photojournalist best known for his gripping account of survival and resilience in his memoir, \u003cem\u003eThe Price of Life\u003c\/em\u003e. This deeply personal biography invites readers into the harrowing experience of his 15-month captivity in Somalia, where he was taken hostage while on assignment. Brennan's storytelling is both poignant and powerful, shining a light on the strength of the human spirit and the intricate complexities of international hostage negotiations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Price of Life\u003c\/em\u003e serves not only as a recount of his personal ordeal but also offers a broader perspective on global issues, such as media freedom and the risks faced by journalists in conflict zones. Through Nigel Brennan’s narrative, readers gain a unique insight into the emotional and psychological challenges encountered during such crises, making it a must-read for anyone interested in biographies, memoirs, and real-life adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-price-of-life-by-nicole-bonney-9780143567332","title":"The Price of Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn August 2008, Bundaberg photojournalist Nigel Brennan travels to Somalia with Canadian reporter Amanda Lindhout. They are abducted by a criminal gang, brutalised, and kept in isolation and ignorance. The ransom amount is US$3 million; if it's not paid, they will be killed. And the Australian government does not pay ransoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter more than a year of stalled negotiations, the Brennans realise the government can do no more to help them, and they take matters into their own hands. Nigel's sister, Nicky, becomes a crack hostage negotiator; his sister-in-law Kellie, an international money launderer. Meanwhile, Nigel is facing the fight of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNigel's family puts everything on the line and enters uncharted territory. They go against government advice, sacrificing their livelihoods, their houses and personal lives to bring the hostages home. It's day 462 before the situation reaches its breathtaking conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of an ordinary Australian family discovering what they're capable of and how far they're prepared to go for what they believe in. Life. Freedom. Whatever the price. \u003ci\u003eThe Price of Life\u003c\/i\u003e by Nicole Bonney, Kellie Brennan, and Nigel Brennan reveals the extraordinary lengths to which one family will go to save a loved one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46380224446700,"sku":"9780143567332","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2389513482239.jpg?v=1744847110"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nigel-brennan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}