Even Silence Has An End

Even Silence Has An End: My Six Years of Captivity in the Colombian Jungle by Ingrid Betancourt

This is a very powerful memoir. As the age of 32, Ingrid Betancourt made the decision to leave the safety of France, to return to her home country of Colombia. Despite the dangerous political climate, Betancourt felt a strong sense of duty to try and make a difference in the country she loved.

While campaigning for President of Colombia in 2002, she was abducted by the FARC. What followed is nearly 7 years of being held captive in the jungle.

This book moved me on many fronts. Betancourt’s strong morality and strength shines through her words. Questions such as: How does one live life to the fullest? What really constitutes freedom?  and How important is hope?; are brought to the reader’s mind.  This urged me to read more about Colombia and about Betancourt’s life and captivity.

This book is inspirational and I strongly recommend it. It is quite long, but worth it.