The Railway Man
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4.4 • 126 Ratings
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- $15.99
Publisher Description
During the Second World War Eric Lomax was forced to work on the notorious Burma-Siam Railway and was tortured by the Japanese for making a crude radio.
Left emotionally scarred and unable to form normal relationships, Lomax suffered for years until, with the help of his wife, Patti Lomax, and of the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture, he came terms with what happened. Fifty years after the terrible events, he was able to meet one of his tormentors.
The Railway Man is a story of innocence betrayed, and of survival and courage in the face of horror.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Written with crisp clarity and dignified restraint, Eric Lomax’s memoir recounts his experiences as a prisoner of war during World War II. Lomax meticulously explores the ideals and choices that both nearly cost and saved his life, and he offers a moving account of coming to forgive his repentant torturer. Recently adapted into a movie, The Railway Man is a deeply affecting book.
Customer Reviews
Amazing story!
Well written by Eric, I like the story of human bahaviour in wrost situation!!!
truthful
Eric Lomax biography of a ww2 man working on the Burma railway …
Mr
What a fantastic human being .I take my hat off to him