Remember the pirate hostage situation in 2009? If not, your memory will have plenty of opportunity to be refreshed this week.

The captain of the boat that was seized, Richard Phillips, has written a book about the ordeal. He was interviewed by Matt Lauer on Dateline last night and on the Today show this morning.

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The book, which releases tomorrow, is reviewed in today’s USA Today.

The author will also appear on Larry King Live tonight, as well as the following shows tomorrow,

• NPR, Fresh Air
• CNN, American Morning
• FNC, Fox & Friends
• Comedy Central, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

A Captain’s Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALS, and Dangerous Days at Sea Richard Phillips, Stephan Talty Retail Price: $25.99 Hardcover: 304 pages Publisher: Hyperion – (2010-04-06) ISBN / EAN: 1401323804 / 9781401323806

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On Sale Date: 04/26/2010
Trade 9781400116867 8 Audio CDs $29.99
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MP3 9781400166862 1 MP3-CD $19.99

Adobe EPUB eBook available from OverDrive

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