Iraq Hostage Norman Kember to visit Salisbury
Norman Kember, the Christian pacifist who was kidnapped in Iraq and
then released after a Special Forces raid, is to speak at a Salisbury
college, where Bishop Declan is a trustee, on Tuesday 8 May.
Norman Kember was held for three-and-a-half months in a small room, along with two Canadian peace activists, and the American Tom Fox, who was later executed by the kidnappers.
Mr Kember has recently published a book describing his experiences entitled Hostage in Iraq, published by Darton, Longman & Todd. In it he describes his feelings of fear, loneliness, boredom, and at one point even contemplates suicide. The book is described as ‘moving, gripping and surprising…testament to the enduring power of the human spirit.’
Norman Kember’s talk begins at 12 noon, and will be followed by a book signing and light refreshments in the Sarum College Common Room.
To book for this event , contact Sarum College Bookshop on 01722 326899 or email bookshop@sarum.ac.uk
Sarum College is an independent ecumenical Christian centre for learning, hospitality and spiritual growth based at 19 The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EE. Sarum College receives no regular funding from churches or other public bodies, and is a registered charity (no. 309501).
Norman Kember came to public notice last year when he was kidnapped in Iraq. A lifelong pacifist, he was formerly Professor of Biophysics at St Bartholemew’s Hospital, and after his retirement became a voluntary worker with a number of Christian peace organisations, including Christian Peacemaker Teams.
Stephen Hackett
Useful URL : http://www.sarum.ac.uk
Norman Kember was held for three-and-a-half months in a small room, along with two Canadian peace activists, and the American Tom Fox, who was later executed by the kidnappers.
Mr Kember has recently published a book describing his experiences entitled Hostage in Iraq, published by Darton, Longman & Todd. In it he describes his feelings of fear, loneliness, boredom, and at one point even contemplates suicide. The book is described as ‘moving, gripping and surprising…testament to the enduring power of the human spirit.’
Norman Kember’s talk begins at 12 noon, and will be followed by a book signing and light refreshments in the Sarum College Common Room.
To book for this event , contact Sarum College Bookshop on 01722 326899 or email bookshop@sarum.ac.uk
Sarum College is an independent ecumenical Christian centre for learning, hospitality and spiritual growth based at 19 The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EE. Sarum College receives no regular funding from churches or other public bodies, and is a registered charity (no. 309501).
Norman Kember came to public notice last year when he was kidnapped in Iraq. A lifelong pacifist, he was formerly Professor of Biophysics at St Bartholemew’s Hospital, and after his retirement became a voluntary worker with a number of Christian peace organisations, including Christian Peacemaker Teams.
Stephen Hackett
Useful URL : http://www.sarum.ac.uk
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