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by Miguel Santiago Ind (Author)
A young writer finds his way home in the aftermath of the October 7th Hamas-led terror attack on Israel.
What was supposed to be a dream trip to Israel would ultimately turn into a nightmare. After years of planning a visit to Israel, Miguel Santiago Ind traveled to Jerusalem through Egypt. But he never could have imagined the terror that would unfold while he was there. On October 7, 2023, he found himself in the middle of an evolving terror attack. As the sound of explosions and sirens pierced his reverie, the reality of the situation he was in started to sink in. Struggling in the face of extreme uncertainty and fearing for his life, he wondered if he would make it home to his loved ones and friends.
I Was There is the gripping account of one man's experiences in the aftermath of the Hamas-led attack on Israel. Offering a firsthand look at that horrific day, Miguel shares his courageous journey of survival as he navigated the shock of war. Buoyed by the kindness of strangers, he refused to be paralyzed by fear and found that the compassion of others strengthened his resolve to survive and make his way home. This evocative memoir revisits the horrors of Oct. 7 to reveal the power of the human spirit.
