Monk in Islamist captivity

The captivating testimony of Father Jacques Mourad, who spent nearly five months in the captivity of Islamists, has found readers all over the world. This true life story, in which faith triumphs over violence, hope over injustice, and mercy and forgiveness over human cruelty, won the highest award at the 8th annual French Prix littéraire de l'OEuvre d'Orient in 2019.