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Run For Your Life

The remarkable true story of a family forced into hiding after leaking Russian secrets

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Run For Your Life

By: Sue Williams
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 The remarkable true story of a family forced into hiding after leaking Russian secrets

What started out as a great adventure turned into a terrifying nightmare when Nick Stride and his family were forced to flee for their lives from one of the richest, most powerful men in the world.

Nick moved to Russia in 1998 to help build the British Embassy in Moscow, but ended up on the run with his wife and two children after leaking secrets from Vladimir Putin’s one-time deputy. Hiding off grid on Australia’s final frontier – remote beaches on the Dampier Peninsula on the far north Kimberley coast – the family faced crocodiles, sharks, snakes, raging bushfires and the devastating Cyclone Yvette, and survived only by catching fish and crabs and learning how to kill wild animals. It was a life-or-death move, but Nick felt he had no choice. Now, emerging from isolation, the family are finally ready to share their incredible story.
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Critic Reviews

'Sue Williams has assembled and delivered the story in a compelling way, a roller coaster ride of adventure and torment ... On every level, this book delivers, and each page offers experiences to be remembered.'
'An incredible journey.'
'deeply moving'
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This is a story of how cruel mankind can be but also the incredible kindness of ordinary people. I was kept spellbound and am so admiring of the main characters. Particularly Nick. What a truly wonderful person he is.

Amazing Fortitude

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Book was well written. It provided sources for information and it engendered sympathy for the main characters but without unnecessary emotion. It seems to have been a balanced and truthful account of events. As an Australian, it made me embarrassed by my country's brutal and tyrannical immigration system and the repeated failures to consider the merits of genuine refugees. The book also evoked positive feelings for average Russian people and for the humane approach of the New Zealand Government. I'm very pleased I listened to this book. Sue Williams is a good narrator as well as being a credible and readable author.

True Story of Triumph over Adversity

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What an incredible true story, so well written and narrated by the author, about the plight of a family fleeing from the Russians and then the Australian Government, who refused them asylum. This forced them into hiding in the outback of Western Australia. My heart went out to them having to endure such fear and hardship as they tried to survive in unbelievable difficult circumstances. As an Australian I am embarrassed by the treatment they received and lack of support and empathy by the Australian Immigration Department and the relevant ministers that they appealed to for help. They must have been so desperate and the toll enormous. It was, however, a real adventure and a great read

Incredible Story

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Such an interesting and unknown story. This family went through so much and as an Australian I cant believe we did nothing to help them. Thankyou to New Zealand for giving the help they needed.

Excellent

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This is a captivating story of the trials and triumphs of a British/Russian family on the run from Australian Immigration and Russian spies. The frustration they endured and the resourcefulness of the family are inspiring. In truth, I have always had a fantasy of hiding out from authorities in the bush.

As well as a ripping story, the hardship this family were forced to endure made me angry. The heartlessness and cruelty of Australia's immigration system are starkly drawn (I am an Australian and this is no surprise to us). The description of life in Putin's Russia in the first part of the book are also interesting.

The author makes liberal and effective use of quotes from the members of the family and their friends. I felt their fear and concern for one another. This is a unique true story, and I highly recommend this book.

Amazing Story of a Family on the Run in Australia

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