Matthew Schrier is from Deer Park, New York, and a graduate of Hofstra University, where he studied film production and English. His unprecedented escape from Al Qaeda in 2013 has been covered by 60 Minutes, New York Times, and CNN. Since his return home, Matthew has devoted himself to working with the US Military, using his experience in Syria to educate American troops about survival after capture by extremists. The Dawn Prayer is his first book.
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A photographer captured in Syria and imprisoned for seven months recounts his story and how he became the first American ever to escape al-Qaeda. 'What is your name?' asked General Mohammad. 'Matthew,' I said. I had stopped saying Matt a while ago be... SEE MORE