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Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom
Long Walk The True Story of a Trek to Freedom
Author: Slavomir Rawicz
Twenty-six-year-old cavalry officer Slavomir Rawicz was captured by the Red Army in 1939 during the German-Soviet partition of Poland and sent to the Siberian Gulag. In the spring of 1941, he escaped with six of his fellow prisoners, including one American. Thus began their astonishing trek to freedom. With no map or compass but only an ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781417773619
ISBN-10: 1417773618
Pages: 245
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Publisher: San Val
Book Type: Library Binding
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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 treyci avatar reviewed Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom on + 20 more book reviews
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this was an absolutely amazing book. i couldn't put it down. very moving.
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An amazing story of determination, persistance and survival. I couldn't put it down. Truly taught me to appreciate my freedom.
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"In 1941 the author and a small group of fellow prisoners escaped a Soviet labor camp. Their march out of Siberia, through China, the Gobi Desert, Tibet, and over the Himalayas to British India is a remarkable statement about a man's desire to be free." This account is so filled with despair and suffering it is almost unreadable...but I just could not put it down...until he made it. Incredible. Awesome. I found myself praying for him as I read. This is not a novel; this is for real.
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absolutely fascinating book of a true unbeliveable journey. A must read for anyone....
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An incredible true story of 7 prisoners who escaped a Soviet labor camp in 1941 and marched thousands of miles by foot--out of Siberia, through China, the Gobi desert, Tibert and Hmalayas into British India..
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 hardtack avatar reviewed Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom on + 2564 more book reviews
I have to admit being a bit upset to learn this was not a true story. I discovered this after completing the book and looked up the author's name on Wikipedia. Not only had the 'author' made up most of the story, but the book itself was written by a ghost writer.

This probably wasn't the complete surprise it should have been, as his recount of climbing mountains in Tibet in the midst of winter with little food and scant protection did strain my belief somewhat. And I should have recognized the ultimate clue, when the 'author' relates how he and his companions came across two ape-like beings who pretty much ignored them. Obviously, these were suppose to be yetis, or "abominable snowmen."
reviewed Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom on + 49 more book reviews
An excellent book and very fast read. Too good to put down.
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I have read many travel memoirs, including artic exploration and harrowing mountain, and this is most incredible story I've read. The characters are interesting, the writing simple and compelling of an indomitable group of people walking to freedom under such dangerous conditions. The route - through the Siberian tundra, Gobi Desert and over the Himalaya mountains. This book is a keeper!
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The book became unbelievable during their walk across the Gobi and extremely unbelievable during their trek over the Himalayas. After finishing the book I did some research and learned that the BBC has found conclusive evidence that the book was a complete fabrication and Mr. Rawicz never escaped but was instead part of a prisoner release. This book was a complete waste of my time.
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This is a great book, filled with the drama of many courageous events. It is very moving and life-impacting.
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Fascinating story
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An incredible story of the escape of 7 prisoners from a labor camp in Siberia and their trek from there through Mongolia, Tibet, the Gobi Desert and the Himalayas to India. Not too surprised to find out this isn't a true story, but it almost could have been. An amazing adventure story that kept me praying for their survival.


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