A Mighty Heart by Mariane Pearl

A Mighty Heart, by Mariane Pearl, is the tragic story of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, kidnapped January 23, 2002. The cover reads, "The brave life and death of my husband, Danny Pearl". Chronicalizing the events leading to her husbands murder, A Mighty Heart is also about the brave struggles of Mariane Pearl. Through this heartwrenching story set in Karachi, Pakistan, Pearl courageously sheds light on a dark world.

Pearl bares all in her account of the five weeks in which she waited with the world to hear from her husband. In a time when no one thinks she can, Mariane Pearl holds her head high. She is brave for herself, but above all she is brave for her husband. Now a film staring Angelina Jolie and Dan Futterman, A Mighty Heart is a touching story about love, tragedy, and the strength of one women when all odds are against her.