Diary of a Kidnapped Colombian Governor. A Journey Toward Nonviolent Transformation

by Guillermo Gaviria Correa, Hugo Zorilla (translator), James F. S. Amstutz (ed.), Norma Zorilla (translator)

Summary: The dramatic rescue and release of Colombia hostage Ingrid Betancourt on July 2, 2008, riveted the world’s attention. Another kidnapping victim the same year Betancourt was taken captive was the governor of Antioquia, Guillermo Gaviria Correa. Little known is his embrace of nonviolence as a political strategy that led to his capture by the FARC and his death during a failed rescue attempt May 5, 2003. This English translation of his diary book is being published on the seventh anniversary of his death.

Order hardcopies from:

Cascadia Publishing House or