October book event: Journalist Jere Van Dyk speaks about being a Taliban captive
Journalist and author Jere Van Dyk spent 45 days in a Taliban prison and lived to tell about it. He was taken prisoner by a dozen armed men after he had crossed into the tribal areas of Pakistan hoping to reach the home of a local chieftain by nightfall.
The Deadline Club is proud to have Van Dyk share his harrowing account from his new book, “Captive,” on Thursday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Salmagundi Club. Van Dyk, currently a consultant on Afghanistan, Pakistan, and al-Qaeda for CBS News, has recently appeared on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and WNYC to share his experience as a Taliban captive.
Van Dyk lived with the mujahideen while working as a correspondent for The New York Times, as they battled the Soviet Army. His articles in The New York Times, which included a three-part story in the paper’s Sunday magazine, were nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. He later wrote “In Afghanistan,” a book on his experiences during that journey.
What: Journalist Jere Van Dyk discusses his book, “Captive,” about being imprisoned by the Taliban
When: Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, 7 p.m.
Where: Salmagundi Club, 467 Fifth Ave., b/t 11th and 12th sts.
Cost: FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. We're expecting a big crowd, so reserve your seat now!