Six Minutes to Freedom

Name: Six Minutes to Freedom
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Kurt Muse
ISBN: 9781515949862

Author: Kurt Muse, John Gilstrap

Narrator: Paul Heitsch

Unabridged: 10 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/29/2019

Categories: Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography, Memoirs

Synopsis

Dear President Bush,

My name is Kimberly Anne Muse. I am writing this letter not for me but for my father, Kurt Frederick Muse. As you should know by now, he is a political prisoner in Panama . . .

Born in the United States and raised in Panama, Kurt Muse grew up with a deep love for his adopted country. But the crushing regime of General Manuel Noriega in the late 1980s threatened his, and a nation's, freedom. A nightmare of murder and unexplained disappearances compelled Kurt and a few trusted friends to begin a clandestine radio campaign, urging the people of Panama to rise up for their basic human rights.

Six Minutes to Freedom is the remarkable tale of Kurt Muse's arrest and harrowing months of imprisonment; his eyewitness accounts of torture; and the plight of his family as they fled for their lives. It is also the heart-pounding account of the only American civilian ever rescued by the elite Delta Force. Timelier than ever, this is a thrilling and highly personal narrative about one man's courage and dedication to his beliefs.

About Kurt Muse

Kurt Muse, an American citizen, grew up in Panama with a deep love for his adopted country. His patriotic activities led to his imprisonment in the notorious Modelo prison in Panama City. As his hope for survival grew dim, he became the first civilian ever rescued by the elite Delta Force. Now reunited with his loved ones, he lives in Fairfax, Virginia. An exhibit at the Airborne and Special Operations in Fayetteville, North Carolina, commemorates his ordeal and the heroism of his rescuers.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Theresa on February 15, 2021

My head is still spinning a bit from this incredible story, so I’ll just share two of the back-cover reviews that put it into words better than I can: “Everything a great thriller should be...but it’s all true.” - Tess Gerritsen; “A dramatic portrayal of idealism, courage, integrity, and fortitude.”......more

Goodreads review by Tammi on February 08, 2008

Story of survival during Noriega's rule in Panama. Kurt Muse is an American Citizen who was held as a political prisoner. Phenomonal story and easy to read in a couple of days.......more

Goodreads review by Angela on November 01, 2023

A definite must read I have to admit that I haven't ever been interested in reading non-fiction books, mainly because there is so much suffering, tragedy, selfishness, and cruelty in the world that's it's unfortunately a part of every day life. I am not one that sticks my head in the sand regarding......more

Goodreads review by John on December 05, 2018

A great story about a group of patriots fighting tyranny under Noriega's regime and the eventual rescue of Kurt Muse by our own great Delta Forces. The book had great background information leading to the rescue and all was very visual. The writing of the rescue was also excellent. First hand accou......more

Goodreads review by Crystal on October 16, 2018

Kurt Muse This is the story of Kurt Muse, who while living in Panama tried to list Noriega and was imprisoned. This was a scary and harrowing read. It also was enlightening. I remembered Operation Just Cause but did not realize all the backstory which Kurt's story provided when I read this book. I re......more