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Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom

Slavomir Rawicz
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Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006

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Slavomir Rawicz

Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Siberia To India • 1940s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom by Slavomir Rawicz recounts an extraordinary journey of survival. A group of individuals escape a Soviet labor camp and traverse thousands of miles through harsh terrains, including Siberia and the Himalayas, seeking freedom. Their resilience and determination underscore the human spirit's strength in facing extreme adversity.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

26,776 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom by Slavomir Rawicz receives praise for its gripping and inspiring narrative of human endurance. Some critics question the factual accuracy of the tale, but many appreciate its emotional impact and vivid storytelling. Overall, despite some skepticism, the book's inspirational nature resonates strongly with readers.

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Who Should Read Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom?

Readers who relish harrowing true-life adventure tales and survival stories, such as those found in Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild or Laura Hillenbrand's Unbroken, will be captivated by Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom. This book appeals to those fascinated by resilience, historical escapes, and extraordinary human endurance.

4.4

26,776 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Siberia To India • 1940s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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