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Through the Darkness: John McCarthy's Tale of Captivity and Resilience

Through the Darkness: John McCarthy's Tale of Captivity and Resilience

Update: 2024-12-17
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In this episode we sit down with John McCarthy CBE and hear his story of the terror and tedium of his five-year captivity in Beirut during the Lebanon hostage crisis in 1986. He details his initial naivety as a young journalist getting to work out in the field, the onslaught of his capture, the enduring friendship with fellow hostage Brian Keenan, and the periods of utter terror and depression. He also touches on the theme of feeling cut-off and isolated, and draws parallels with ordinary people dealing with personal trauma, proving that shared humanity and resilience are vital, regardless of individual experiences.

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Through the Darkness: John McCarthy's Tale of Captivity and Resilience

Through the Darkness: John McCarthy's Tale of Captivity and Resilience

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