Glen Heggstad Knihy

Frustrated with the climate of fear in a media- saturated world, Glen Heggstad decided to look for truth on his own terms. Winding his way through Siberia, Mongolia, Europe, the Middle East, South East Asia and Africa, Heggstad battled extreme temperatures, knee-deep mud, bureaucratic roadblocks and health problems. Filled with unique stories, cultural insight and gritty adventure, his story allows readers to share his vision of a world ungoverned by fear and, like him, embrace each experience.

Ripped from his motorcycle by Colombian rebels and robbed of everything, adventure motorcyclist Glen Heggstad journeyed through South America, and the trip became a nightmare as he was forced to march through strange jungles carrying heavy equipment with assault rifles at his back. Even with all the hand-to-hand and sophisticated combat training Heggstad possessed, this chronicle shows that it was his shrewd thinking, precise planning, and a "do-or-die" last act of desperation that eventually secured his freedom. The shocking personal tale of an unimaginable journey through Central and South America, this travelogue details one man's capture by Colombia's rebel National Liberation Army and the eventual realization of his dream to complete his journey.

Glen Heggstad's adventure through Central and South America unfolds in a gripping travelogue that details his harrowing capture by Colombia's ELN rebel army. Amidst the dangers and challenges, he navigates his way through perilous situations, ultimately leading to the fulfillment of a long-held dream. This narrative blends thrilling escapades with profound insights into resilience and the human spirit.