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There is no limit in what we can do, 2. Dezember 1999
Today, Most of us have a soft, comfortable and safe life. We are confident that we are in control. It is most likely the people featured in this book felt the same way at one time. Yes, this is a true story about several innocent individuals leading normal lives until the Second World War came along. Then, through the toss of the dice, they found themselves together in a Russian prison camp in Siberia.
I felt they would perish many times over before they arrived at the prison compound. They not only survived up to this point in time, but after their escape, went on to suffer hardships many times greater than all previous. This is not a sob story about people feeling sorry for themselves. No, it is about determination, miracles, grit and attitude.
My Father introduced this book to me. I now have passed it along to my son. When I first read it, I could not put it down. I read through the day, into the evening and finally finished it in the early morning hours. I have never experienced this passion for a book. I wish a movie was made based on this hardship. The best part is that it is told by Slavomir Rawicz, who was one of the escapees. I feel certain that after this humbling and shattering life experience, he told it from deep within his soul. I do not feel there was any fluff added.
I liked it as I have never liked a book, ever. It was as if I got on board a roller coaster, strapped myself in, and took off on a scary but thrilling journey, completly safe, yet somtimes a little frightened at what I saw. I came away with the feeling that today, in America, there is truly no cause for anyone to complain about their petty problems. Relatively speaking, we have no problems. We are pampered. I used it as a learning experience. I tucked it away in my memory. For today we too, are comfortable, safe, and confident. Who knows what the dice hold in store for us?
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AMAZING STORY, 7. April 2005
This is an amazing (adventure) story, even if, as some people claim, not all of it really happened the way described here. It reminded me strongly of the famous SOWEIT DIE FUESSE TRAGEN (AS FAR AS MY FEET WILL CARRY ME). I also have the feeling that it would be a great idea to turn this story into a film.
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compelling and enlightening, 12. Februar 2000
This is an amazing book which is among the most compelling accounts of the human spirit that I have ever read or heard. At the same time it is a beacon on the inhumanity that man can impart upon his fellow human beings. There is beautiful juxtaposition of these two qualities throughout the book. I was almost moved to tears several times throughout the book (and I think the last time I cried was during E.T.!) My sister gave this book to me after she read it in one sitting because she could not put it down. It is the kind of book that will forever stay with you, and that is really the gift of Mr. Rawicz, and the gift to him as well. He imparts us never to forget what has happened and to learn from our past, to realize that to all injustices there are human faces attached, and very real consequences. However, at the same time it is an adventure story which is so incredible it grips you and does not release its hold. If this were fiction it would be amazing, the fact that it is true stretches the mind to new dimensions. Definitely one of the most powerful books you can read. A must for anyone who seeks to learn and to grow as a human, and in this way we can pay tribute to men like Slavomir Rawicz.
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