Until Death Do Us Part: My Struggle to Reclaim Colombia
by Ingrid Betancourt is personal autobiography of a women who gave up everything for the rights of her country. Colombia has a very male dominant society. Ingrid faces many struggles to deserve her position as representative for Colombia's government. She overcomes threats and false accusations made by the press. She puts everything aside, even going months at a time without her children, Melanie and Lorenzo, just to prove what is right. She even puts her own body in danger by going on a hunger strike.
Ingrid has no problem with fighting for what is right for her country, even it it means sending the president of the country, Ernesto Samper, to court. After the long time of Colombians strongly disliking and against what she had to say, Ingrid finally caught the attention of her fellow Colombians and got through to them. Through all the nasty and rude remarks and allegations made towards her, Ingrid sent a brilliant message to the Colombians and truly become Colombia's Hero. If you want to read a story thats inspirational to womens right, this book should definately be the top on your list of books to read.
Mary Queen of Scots
Ingrid seems like a fascinating woman. It is really hard to rise above your country and their restrictions, especially when you are a woman and your rights are opressed. Also, it is amazing how this one woman could make a difference that would change her country and inspire, help, and guide her fellow Columbians. This book seems like a really inspiring and interesting read!
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The woman in the book you read, Ingrid, was also in my book. She was one of the people that had been held captive by the FARC. In my book, she was portrayed as a very rude woman that always wanted to be in control of everything. She was constantly removed from all the other captivies and placed in chains, not aloud to talk to any one else.
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I think this book sounds great, it was also on my top 5 list. Ingrid sounds like a very powerful character and I would like to read more to see how she overcame all these struggles and earned such a high and respected part in her male dominated society. This definitely sounds like a book I would like to read in the future.
ReplyDelete-Joan of Arc
Yeah - Ingrid Betancourt is an odd character. The men who were imprisoned with her found her to be unpleasant, and she certainly seems to be a strong voice for her beliefs. She makes me wonder about the nature of leadership, and how politicians balance personal ambition with concern for others. How do people stay focused on the cause and not get caught up in the ego trap of being the leader?
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