{"title":"Aiden Aslin","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling narratives penned by Aiden Aslin, a remarkable author whose work provides a deeply personal insight into modern geopolitical conflicts. Specialising in \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e, Aslin's books offer readers a unique perspective shaped by his own experiences on the front lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cstrong\u003ePutin's Prisoner\u003c\/strong\u003e, details Aslin's harrowing ordeal as a prisoner of war in Ukraine, offering a raw and unfiltered look at the challenges faced by those caught in the midst of war. His writing is not just a recount of events but a testament to resilience and courage, making it both inspiring and enlightening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough his storytelling, Aiden Aslin invites you to explore a world often hidden from view, providing an educational and thought-provoking journey through the complexities of international conflicts. Whether you're a history enthusiast or new to this genre, Aslin's books are an essential addition to your reading list.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"putins-prisoner-by-aiden-aslin-9781804993194","title":"Putin's Prisoner","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first account from a prisoner of war in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. A shocking, hugely powerful memoir by British-born Ukrainian marine Aiden Aslin, who spent six months in Russian captivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAiden Aslin joined the Ukrainian marines in 2018, compelled to defend his adopted homeland from the growing threat of Russian invasion. In February 2022, as Russia mounted a full-scale offensive, Aiden and his unit were stationed at the frontline at Mariupol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePinned down at a Mariupol steelworks, after a month-long siege and running out of supplies, Aiden was part of the mass surrender of over a thousand Ukrainian troops, in April 2022. Then his real ordeal began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSingled out for his British passport, Aiden was interrogated, tortured, stabbed, turned into a propaganda zombie, tried by a kangaroo court and then sentenced to death. A victim of a catalogue of abuses of international law, Aiden struggled to cling on to any hope of survival. Certain that he was going to be executed, he was eventually freed in a prisoner exchange and permitted to return home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003ePutin’s Prisoner\u003c\/em\u003e, Aiden will tell the full, harrowing story of his time fighting in Putin’s war, of his six months in Russian captivity, and of his hardened resolve to defend the freedoms of the people of Ukraine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46377264447724,"sku":"9781804993194","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17946243482830.jpg?v=1744832158"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/aiden-aslin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}