Terry Anderson
Former Mideast hostage, AP bureau chief & author of Den of Lions
A real life American hero, Anderson captured the hearts and minds of the world when he led his fellow prisoners through nearly seven years of cruel Middle East captivity. For 2,545 days he lived under the most precarious and adverse conditions imaginable, with only his ability to adapt and persevere to rely on. By the time he was released, he had demonstrated to the world the remarkable potential of the human spirit to triumph over any adversity, whether it be physical, mental or emotional.
Even before his capture, Anderson was a model of resourcefulness and daring. A former Marine, he made his mark as a journalist by taking on the toughest and riskiest assignments, and was found on the cutting edge of every story. He was covering the dangerous streets of Beirut as chief Middle East correspondent for Associated Press when he was snatched at gunpoint from the world. The date was March 16, 1985.
Since his return to the world he struggled so long not to forget, Anderson has emerged as an articulate advocate of human rights and grassroots change around the world. His work has ranged from the building of elementary schools in war torn sections of Vietnam to the formation of an organization for political change in his home state of New York. A former Associated Press correspondent and Mideast bureau chief, Anderson is also the author of the national bestseller, Den of Lions. This memoir was heralded as "a lasting chronicle of the unlimited possibilities for change and forgiveness in the face of conflict." In addition, his nationally syndicated newspaper column and radio program are receiving great praise by offering not just criticism, but also solutions to a wide variety of the nation's ills.
Through his gripping presentation available exclusively through Greater Talent Network, Anderson continues to inspire and motivate audiences around the globe. He translates his own harrowing experience into an exploration of the empowerment of change and the mental and emotional tools that help turn negatives into positives. Displaying a warmth and sincerity that have made him one of the most requested speakers in the nation, Anderson provides an emotionally and intellectually provocative experience for any audience he addresses.
Interested in booking Terry Anderson to speak at your next event?
Even before his capture, Anderson was a model of resourcefulness and daring. A former Marine, he made his mark as a journalist by taking on the toughest and riskiest assignments, and was found on the cutting edge of every story. He was covering the dangerous streets of Beirut as chief Middle East correspondent for Associated Press when he was snatched at gunpoint from the world. The date was March 16, 1985.
Since his return to the world he struggled so long not to forget, Anderson has emerged as an articulate advocate of human rights and grassroots change around the world. His work has ranged from the building of elementary schools in war torn sections of Vietnam to the formation of an organization for political change in his home state of New York. A former Associated Press correspondent and Mideast bureau chief, Anderson is also the author of the national bestseller, Den of Lions. This memoir was heralded as "a lasting chronicle of the unlimited possibilities for change and forgiveness in the face of conflict." In addition, his nationally syndicated newspaper column and radio program are receiving great praise by offering not just criticism, but also solutions to a wide variety of the nation's ills.
Through his gripping presentation available exclusively through Greater Talent Network, Anderson continues to inspire and motivate audiences around the globe. He translates his own harrowing experience into an exploration of the empowerment of change and the mental and emotional tools that help turn negatives into positives. Displaying a warmth and sincerity that have made him one of the most requested speakers in the nation, Anderson provides an emotionally and intellectually provocative experience for any audience he addresses.
Interested in booking Terry Anderson to speak at your next event?
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- Den of Lions: Heroism in the Face of Adversity
- Creating a Better Future One Step at a Time
- Change Management: Tools for Survival
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