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Cavalry officer Slavomir Rawicz was captured by the Red Army in 1939 during the German-Soviet partition of Poland and was sent to the Siberian Gulag along with other captive Poles, Finns, Ukranians, Czechs, Greeks, and even a few English, French, and American unfortunates who had been caught up in the fighting. A year later, he and six comrades from various countries escaped from a labor camp in Yakutsk and made their way, on foot, thousands of miles south to British India, where Rawicz reenlisted in the Polish army and fought against the Germans. The Long Walk recounts that adventure, which is surely one of the most curious treks in history.
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"'An inspring tale of human courage and endurance.' Cyril Conolly, The Times"
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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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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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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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Impressive story
Impressive, well written story on Soviet politics against inhabitants of occupied territories at the beginning of WW2, and the very long escape from a Northern Sibiria Gulag to... Lesen Sie weiter...
Vor 2 Monaten von j.e.r. veröffentlicht
Unglaublich !
Kein Adventure Buch wird so spannend sein wie dieses Buch ! Dabei muß man aber keineswegs vergessen, dass alles in dem Buch auch tatsächlich passiert ist. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 25. Dezember 2001 veröffentlicht
Attention Armchair Adventurers! Fasten Your Seat Belts!
Torture, imprisonment, then escape! From the Siberian wilderness, through the Mongolian desert, the Himalayas, and finally India, Slavomir and his associates prove that man's... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 20. Juni 2000 von J. Marinelli
The Long Walk
A friends mother read this to her kids (when I was about twelve), and I was lucky enough to hear a few chapters. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 16. Mai 2000 von William E. Herb
Excellent Book!
The book really has two distinct sections to it, and both are good in their own way. The first part details the author's trip to a Siberian work camp. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 18. April 2000 veröffentlicht
Amazing story of luck, a good plan, and endurance.
This is an amazing escape story and shows the incredible perservance and endurance humans can draw upon in the most miserable of circumstances. Mr. Rawicz's story is amazing!
Veröffentlicht am 17. Februar 2000 von Nadine O'Leary
The Long Walk
Not a bad read, although the plot becomes bogged down with the sheer boredom of this journey.
Page after page of searching for food and walking. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 14. Februar 2000 von BF
A good yarn...
This book starts with crisp, vivid detail and the author gives a startling view of Soviet imprisonment and a fascinating account of his 3 week train ride to a gulag. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 8. Februar 2000 von odanny
Gripping from page one
The story is unforgettable. Made me appreciate even more how much we take for granted. An unexpected benefit, cold weather doesn't bother me anymore. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 29. Januar 2000 von Bob Alexander
Human Endurance, No Limits
Even though the story reaches into the very core of desperation and suffering, the author imparts a sense of determination that draws the reader beyond the printed page and into... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 18. Januar 2000 von Kevin Jensen
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