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The Railway Man (Vintage War) Exp

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Survival and redemption in wartime captivity.

Recommendation: "The Railway Man" is a gripping tale of wartime suffering and the courage to face and ultimately overcome torment. Lomax's story of intense physical and emotional pain offers an unflinching look at the brutality of war, but also a glimmer of hope in the form of redemption, forgiveness, and healing. This book is a must-read for those interested in the impact of war on individuals and society alike.

  • NCR Book Award (1996)
  • J.R. Ackerley Prize for Autobiography (1996)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Railway Man (Vintage War) Exp

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ISBN: 9780099597551
Authors: Lomax Eric
Publisher: Vintage Books
Date of Publication: 2014-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs
Goodreads rating: 4.12
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Eric Lomax (1919-2012) had always been fascinated by steam locomotives; during the Second World War he became a railway man on the notorious Japanese Burma route. In this memoir he describes the captivity and abuse that he somehow survived and his meeting, many years later, with one of his torturers.
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Survival and redemption in wartime captivity.

Recommendation: "The Railway Man" is a gripping tale of wartime suffering and the courage to face and ultimately overcome torment. Lomax's story of intense physical and emotional pain offers an unflinching look at the brutality of war, but also a glimmer of hope in the form of redemption, forgiveness, and healing. This book is a must-read for those interested in the impact of war on individuals and society alike.

  • NCR Book Award (1996)
  • J.R. Ackerley Prize for Autobiography (1996)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.