We recently sat down with celebrated anthropologist Dr. Mimi Nichter to discuss her gripping new memoir, "Hostage: A Memoir of Terrorism, Trauma, and Resilience."

In 1970, Mimi was a college senior whose flight home from Tel Aviv was hijacked by the PFLP. What followed were six days on a sweltering plane in the Jordanian desert and weeks of captivity in Amman.

But this isn't just a historical recount—it’s a deeply personal exploration of:

The "Hidden Box": How she carried the weight of trauma for decades in a world that didn't yet have the language to understand it.
Human Complexity: Her unique perspective as an anthropologist, finding moments of shared humanity even with her captors.
True Resilience: The realization that healing isn't about forgetting, but "resizing" fear so it no longer consumes the present.

Dr. Nichter’s story is a profound reminder that even in the most polarized times, nuance and empathy are our most necessary tools.

Check out the full interview to hear more about her journey from the desert sands to finding her voice. 👇

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Mimi Nichter - HOSTAGE: A Memoir of Terrorism, Trauma, and Resilience