Anatomy of a Kidnapping: A Doctor’s Story

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Anatomy of a Kidnapping Anatomy of a Kidnapping A Doctor’s Story Steven L.Berk,M.D. TexasTech University Press Copyright © 2011 by Steven L. Berk Photographs copyright © 2011 by Phillip Periman All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means, including electronic storage and retrieval systems, except by explicit prior written permission of the publisher. Brief passages excerpted for review and critical purposes are excepted. This book is typeset in Scala. The paper used in this book meets the minimum requirements of ANSI/NISO Z39.48-1992 (R1997). Photography by Phillip Periman Designed by Kasey McBeath Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Berk, S. L. (Steven L.), 1949– Anatomy of a kidnapping : a doctor’s story / Steven L. Berk. p. cm. Summary: “Tells the story of Steven L. Berk, M.D., who was kidnapped from his home in Amarillo, Texas, in March of 2005. Shows how Berk used his experiences and training as a physician to survive the ordeal and bring his captor to justice”—Provided by publisher. ISBN 978-0-89672-693-2 (hbk. : alk. paper) 1. Berk, S. L. (Steven L.), 1949– —Kidnapping, 2005. 2. Kidnapping victims—Texas—Case studies. 3. Kidnapping—Texas—Case studies. I. Title. HV6574.U6B47 2011 364.15'4092—dc22 2011015650 Printed in the United States of America 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 / 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Texas Tech University Press Box 41037 | Lubbock, Texas 79409-1037 USA 800.832.4042 | ttup@ttu.edu | www.ttupress.org To the many crime victims whose stories have not been heard I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. Leonardo da Vinci ...