In this political memoir, Ingrid Betancourt tells of her privileged upbringing, her education and marriage in France, and her return to her native Colombia where she was repulsed by the corruption she saw there. Betancourt became a popular politician, and challenged those in high office. She campaigned against drug cartels and politicians who benefited from them, including Colombia`s president. Senator Betancourt was a presidential candidate when she was kidnapped in February, 2002.