An inspiring story of courage and perseverance

Oct 2008

Jorge Sandoval was a political refugee arriving in New Zealand from Chile in 1976.

Jorge Sandoval - Surviving Pinochet - by Peter Bidwell. Published by Steele Roberts. The extraordinaryand compelling story of Jorge Sandoval who has overcome huge odds to become a leading New Zealand citizen. Jorge was still a schoolboy in Chile when arrested in 1973 in front of his bewildered family. A member of a student undion and linked to supporters of the ousted president Allende, he was targeted by Pinochet's brutal regime.

Jorge has kindly offered to donate $10 from the sale of each book to Refugee Services. By buying Jorge's book, you can make a difference. More information and press release: Click here