- Hardcover: 352 pages
- Publisher: Headline Review (6 Sep 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0755316258
- ISBN-13: 978-0755316250
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 13.2 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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'A wonderful introduction to the Second World War' -- Max Hastings 20070916 'Deadly daring from a vanished era! reading this book is akin to taking an extraordinary journey down memory lane, one that leads into the heart of the bloody struggle of 1941, when Britain was at war with Nazi-occupied Europe and seemingly alone in the world!what sets the book apart is the wholly understated nature of heroism. It is a story replete with true grit, self-deprecating humour, camaraderie, ingenuity, loyalty to one's country and the triumph of sheer will' -- Express 20070921
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Shot down over Berlin in 1941, Richard Pape's saga of captivity is a story of courage unmatched in the annals of escape. Four escapes took him across the breadth of German-occupied Europe; to Poland and Czechoslovakia; to Austria and Hungary. Aggressive and impetuous, his adventures sweep the reader along on a torrent of excitement.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Richard Pape was an airman who served in WWII, and was a fantastic writer, to boot. Shot down over Holland, his factual account of his life as a PoW, and his daring escape attempts, moves along at a breakneck pace from page one. This true Yorkshire hero must have had balls like coconuts, as parts of his story made my hair curl, because of the privations he suffered, and the things he had to do, to survive - He was incredibly gutsy, tough, resourceful, and determined - and 150% courageous! After reading this book, I feel even more indebted to him and all the men of my father's generation who served in WWII. Read it, and be thankful that men like him fought for our freedoms in those dark days
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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So often survivors of war and torture are not given the glory of the dead. But this man lived under the pseudonym of another, to live under German interrogation and torture for two years. This prolonged deception certainly saved his life and others and his story is told with a cheery narrative. Others died though and this moving account is well worth the read, it is a race to read through as the thrill of his war experience unfolds. Read it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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One of those books that will make you utterly unsocial until you finish it.
The author is shot down over Germany in ww2 and this book follows his frankly, quite incredible, attempts to escape from captivity. This is a book from the old days....the good guys have names like "stinker" and "the turk" and the bad guys wear leather coats and are slightly effeminate (whilst they beat the hero to a pulp!). The book is incredibly well written and truly inspiring....without spoiling anything he faces the most demoralising setbacks and frustrations at the gates of victory....that he claws his way back again and again is astounding.
Enjoy, but clear your diary out for a day or two beforehand !
The author is shot down over Germany in ww2 and this book follows his frankly, quite incredible, attempts to escape from captivity. This is a book from the old days....the good guys have names like "stinker" and "the turk" and the bad guys wear leather coats and are slightly effeminate (whilst they beat the hero to a pulp!). The book is incredibly well written and truly inspiring....without spoiling anything he faces the most demoralising setbacks and frustrations at the gates of victory....that he claws his way back again and again is astounding.
Enjoy, but clear your diary out for a day or two beforehand !
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stunning masterpiece of determination
Without doubt one of the best written works to have been published on this subject. A fascinating first-hand description of war-torn occupied Europe. Read more
Published 9 months ago by T. B. Bailie
entralling !!!
Boldness be my Friend is a roller coaster of a ride from start to finish.
I have read many a ww2 books but this one is up there with the rest of them. Read more
I have read many a ww2 books but this one is up there with the rest of them. Read more
Published 10 months ago by mark hagues
Breathtaking story of courage, determination and escape
The previous reviewers have just about said it all. An absolutely amazing story, very well written, and hard to put down. Read more
Published 13 months ago by pauland
Excellent
What a compelling read! This is the only book I have sat down and read from cover to cover without a break. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Andy L
ONLY IN WAR can this happen.
This is a true war story of a daring escape told honestly while playing down the bad parts, which I am sure are worse than they appear. Read more
Published on 26 April 2010 by J. M. Flinn
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