For subscribers July 9, 2024

Ever wonder how someone survives a kidnapping? What about the aftermath? Listen to the true story of a man who endured the unthinkable and emerged seemingly unscathed. As the Times Magazine staff writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner delves into his saga, she uncovers a deeper, more complex truth about trauma — and herself. This isn’t just a gripping true-crime saga; it’s a riveting exploration of resilience, memory and the enduring power of human connection.

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Dina Litovsky for The New York Times The New York Times Magazine The Kidnapping I Can’t Escape Fifty years ago, my father’s friend was taken at gunpoint on Long Island. Then he went on with his life — and that’s the part that haunts me. 49 MIN LISTEN

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