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Discover the gripping true story of survival in 'The Seventh Circle' by Rob Langdon. This extraordinary memoir chronicles Langdon's harrowing journey from an Australian Army soldier to a death row inmate in one of the world's most dangerous prisons. After an incident during a security contract in Afghanistan, where he shot an armed guard in self-defense, Langdon faced an unjust court that swiftly sentenced him to death. Experience the agony of being imprisoned in Pol-e-Charkhi, notorious for its brutal conditions and inhabited by the Taliban and dangerous criminals. Langdon's story is not just one of survival; it's a testament to resilience and hope in the darkest of times. This powerful narrative depicts his incredible fight to maintain sanity and dignity over the course of seven grueling years, ultimately leading to his pardon in 2016. 'The Seventh Circle' is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime stories, survival memoirs, or military experiences during the War on Terror. This compelling book offers a raw and honest account of a man who faced insurmountable odds. Perfect for those looking for poignant, real-life tales of courage and endurance, this memoir will leave you questioning justice and the human spirit. Order now and immerse yourself in a story that challenges our understanding of morality and survival.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760527433
Year: 2019
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 304
Description:
'I was arrested on Thursday 9th July 2009. On Wednesday I'd quit my job, killed a man and set his body on fire. I was sentenced to death. I'm not a good man, but I am an honest one. This is my story.'
Rob Langdon served in the Australian Army for almost fifteen years, before becoming a security contractor working in Iraq and Afghanistan. In July 2009 Rob was protecting a convoy when he shot and killed an Afghan guard during a heated argument after the guard drew a pistol on him. Rob's claim of self-defence was dismissed by a court in Kabul that refused to hear any of his evidence or call any of his witnesses, and he was sentenced to death in a matter of minutes.
Rob's death sentence was later changed to twenty years in jail, to be served in Afghanistan's most notorious prison, Pol-e-Charkhi, described as the world's worst place to be a westerner. Rob was there for seven years, and every one of those two thousand five hundred days was an act of survival in a jail run from the inside by the Taliban and filled with some of Afghanistan's most dangerous extremists and criminals.
In 2016 Rob was pardoned and released. The Seventh Circle is his extraordinary account of what it took to stay alive and sane in almost unimaginable circumstances.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760527433
Year: 2019
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 304
Description:
'I was arrested on Thursday 9th July 2009. On Wednesday I'd quit my job, killed a man and set his body on fire. I was sentenced to death. I'm not a good man, but I am an honest one. This is my story.'
Rob Langdon served in the Australian Army for almost fifteen years, before becoming a security contractor working in Iraq and Afghanistan. In July 2009 Rob was protecting a convoy when he shot and killed an Afghan guard during a heated argument after the guard drew a pistol on him. Rob's claim of self-defence was dismissed by a court in Kabul that refused to hear any of his evidence or call any of his witnesses, and he was sentenced to death in a matter of minutes.
Rob's death sentence was later changed to twenty years in jail, to be served in Afghanistan's most notorious prison, Pol-e-Charkhi, described as the world's worst place to be a westerner. Rob was there for seven years, and every one of those two thousand five hundred days was an act of survival in a jail run from the inside by the Taliban and filled with some of Afghanistan's most dangerous extremists and criminals.
In 2016 Rob was pardoned and released. The Seventh Circle is his extraordinary account of what it took to stay alive and sane in almost unimaginable circumstances.