As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me

Name: As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me
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SKU: 9781841197265
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By Josef M. Bauer

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As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me by Josef M. Bauer tells the gripping true story of a German POW, Clemens Forell, who escapes from a Siberian gulag after World War II. The narrative follows his incredible journey across thousands of miles, facing harrowing landscapes and daunting obstacles in his desperate quest to return home to his family. This tale of endurance and resilience explores the limits of human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds.
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This gripping memoir recounts the true story of Clemens Forell, a German soldier enduring a harrowing escape from a Siberian labour camp through a journey filled with resilience and determination. You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to stories of survival and human endurance against the odds. It's particularly appealing for those who appreciate historical accounts and thrilling adventure tales that explore the limits of the human spirit.

As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me

The true story of a German soldier's escape from a Siberian prison camp following World War II, and his struggle for survival during an 8000-mile journey to freedom across some of the most treacherous and inhospitable conditions on earth.

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As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me tells the gripping story of Clemens Forell, a German soldier sentenced to 25 years of forced labour in a Siberian lead mine after World War II.

Rebelling against the brutality of the camp, Forell staged a daring escape, enduring an 8000-mile journey across the trackless wastes of Siberia. He faced some of the most treacherous and inhospitable conditions on earth.

Josef M. Bauer's evocative writing captures Forell's desperation in the prison camp and his relentless struggle for survival. The narrative is filled with the terror of recapture as Forell makes his way towards the Persian frontier and freedom.

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As Far as My Feet Will Carry Me is praised for its depiction of human courage and endurance against immense odds. Described as one of the most thrilling adventure books of its time, it goes beyond a mere prisoner-of-war narrative to deliver a powerful story of survival and resilience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781841197265

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 July 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Robinson Publishing

Illustration: 0

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 288

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Biography & Memoir Josef M. Bauer Non-Fiction

About the Author

Josef M Bauer was born in Germany in 1901. He was an extremely successful author in Germany, writing many prize-winning novels, short stories and radio plays.