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Eli
Sharabi's “Hostage,” written in Hebrew and already a bestseller
in Israel, is the first published memoir by anyone kidnapped by
Hamas during the deadly surprise attack of Oct. 7, 2023. Harper
Influence, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, announced
Tuesday that the English-language edition of his book will come
out this Oct. 7, the 2-year anniversary.
Sharabi, 53, was released in early February and has said that he
had shrunk to under 100 pounds — less than the weight of his
youngest daughter, who was killed along with his wife and older
daughter. More than 1,000 were killed in the attack and more
than 200 taken hostage.
“It was important to me that the story come out as quickly as
possible, so that the world will understand what life is like
inside captivity," Sharabi said in a statement. “Once they do,
they will not be able to remain indifferent. But I also want
readers to know that even in the darkest of times, you can
always seek out the light and choose humanity.”
According to Harper Influence, Sharabi writes about his
experience with his captors in "stark, unflinching prose,
detailing the relationships the hostages formed with one
another, including Alon Ohel, still a hostage in Gaza, with whom
Sharabi formed an unbreakable father-son bond.”
“Along the way, Sharabi reveals how his faith gave him the
resilience to endure the horrific conditions and overcome mental
anguish," the announcement reads in part.
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