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We Die Alone

A WWII Epic of Escape and Endurance

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We Die Alone

By: David Howarth
Narrated by: Stuart Langton
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 One of the most enthralling true adventure stories ever written, We Die Alone, set in Nazi-occupied Norway in 1943, is an epic tale of survival against staggering odds.

It begins with an ambushed commando raid that leaves all but one of the expatriate resistance fighters dead or captured. Though wounded, Jan Baalsrud, the sole survivor, takes off on a courageous, incredible trek into the wilds of the Lyngen Alps, while the Nazis pursue him relentlessly. He suffers frostbite, snowblindness, and a terrible fall in an avalanche. At last, delirious and near death, he chances on to a cabin, where the first in a series of remarkably brave and clever men and women come to his aid. These "ordinary heroes" will eventually get the crippled Baalsrud to safety and freedom, and the amazing story of how they do it will fill listeners with wonder at the capability of the human spirit.

©1955 David Howarth (P)2001 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Military War

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Critic reviews

"Awe-inspiring....Stuart Langton's narration is an apt fit. His delivery is as spare as the text and every bit as intriguing. His voice has a force of delivery that makes this exciting and unbelievable tale one that the listener will want to hear in one sitting." ( AudioFile)
"Almost unbelievable. We Die Alone is a spine chiller. It may well become a legend." ( Boston Post)
"One of the most remarkable survival stories ever written." ( Library Journal)
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The writing was clear and well-paced. It went far to describe the heights, lows and experiences of an otherwise unimaginable journey of hardship in the arctic, and pursued by the Nazis. The narration was similarly even and fluent, in keeping with the book itself. I loved it.

A beautifully written book about a harrowing and heroic exploit

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On course to reading 50 books this year, and this was the best of the lot.

Brilliantly written book. Narrator great too who I believe is the author himself.

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This book describes fully the events that led to Jan being left to escape to freedom and details the struggles and challenges made to gain the desired outcome. You cannot follow the daily events without being filled by awe and amazement at what the human body can do to achieve freedom. It is truly an inspiring true story.

Inspirational

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Very interesting, my fiirst audio book and the story made me want to keep listening.

Great story, kept me listening

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A story to remind us of how tough people can be when their homelands are invaded.

Great book

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A true story of survival against enemies, the Arctic, human error and Nazis.

You’ve no right to feel cold again after reading this.

An amazing account of a Norwegian’s stubborn refusal to give up.

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went onto this after band of brothers, the quality is very similar, brilliant book and amazing story!

brilliant

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I had seen the film 'The 12th Man' and so was eager to read the book - absolutely amazing courage by Jan and indeed all the Norwegians who helped him back to Sweden. So brave. Highly recommended.

Excellent story - amazing courage

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I am a Royal Navy pilot who has spent several winters in the area around where this story happened operating deep in to the Arctic. This is an incredible story of survival and escape. The opening line sums it up well, this story sounds unbelievable, but it happened! Superbly narrated and I just kept having to listen for more.

Outstanding

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Incredible human tenacity.
The human spirit is not easily cowered!
A story of never giving up ....defying death multiple times . This is a different way of looking at the impact of the 2nd WW in a country that was not at the heart of the conflict....but you could not tell so given the gripping narration. Loved it!

Incredible human tenacity.

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