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The best-selling classic of the power of love and forgiveness in a Japanese prisoner of war camp.
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Now A Major Motion Picture Starring Robert Carlyle and Kiefer Sutherland
‘Waking from a dream, I suddenly realized where I was: in the Death House–in a prison camp by the River Kwai. I was a prisoner of war, lying among the dead, waiting for the bodies to be carried away so that I might have more room.’
When Ernest Gordon was twenty-four he was captured by the Japanese and forced, with other British prisoners, to build the notorious ‘Railroad of Death’, where nearly 16,000 Prisoners of War gave their life. Faced with the appalling conditions of the prisoners’ camp and the brutality of the captors, he survived to become an inspiring example of the triumph of the human spirit against all odds.
To End All Wars is Ernest Gordon’s gripping true story behind both the Academy Award-winning film The Bridge on the River Kwai starring Alec Guinness and the new film To End All Wars directed by David Cunningham.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I took this book on holiday to read after another Author (Philip Yancey) had recommended it in one of his books. I couldn't believe what an amazing story it was. I found it fascinating that these men went from a life of complete self-centredness to being selfless in their caring of others after they witnessed a few Christian's self sacrifice for their fellow man. I never re-read books but this is one I will (once I get it back off all my friends). A fabulous Christian book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Harrowing story about how British officers survived (or did not survive) life in a Japanese prisoner of war camp.
At times, descriptions of the atrocities committed by the Japanese soldiers and the conditions in which these men had to survive, moved me to tears. Underlying it all is the sense of a strong Christian faith, which helped these prisoners to live in such dreadful conditions and to suffer so much cruelty, yet still survive, and eventually leading them to find it in themselves to forgive their captors.
At times, descriptions of the atrocities committed by the Japanese soldiers and the conditions in which these men had to survive, moved me to tears. Underlying it all is the sense of a strong Christian faith, which helped these prisoners to live in such dreadful conditions and to suffer so much cruelty, yet still survive, and eventually leading them to find it in themselves to forgive their captors.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Read and remember them. Such terrible suffering should never be forgotten. A difficult read sometimes because the stories make you want to weep and fill you with anger at the brutality, but it also fills you with compasson and admiration for those able to survive.
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compelling reading.
This is an excellent book that captures the real meaning of forgiveness and the power of people to behave in exemplary manner when their entire world is crumbling around them.
Published 24 months ago by Mr T
Not a typical read...
Just incase anyone didn't know the basic premise of this book, it is essentially the author's reflection and account of his experiences in Japanase Prisoner of War camps during... Read more
Published on 13 April 2007 by Douglas John Simpson
Will blow your mind!
I am not a great reader but I couldn't put this book down. I got it on the back of watching the film adaptation of the book. Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2006 by Carol Parks
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