{"title":"Tore Haug","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the gripping and heroic tales of Tore Haug in our \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e collection. Known for his compelling narrative, Haug captures the raw essence of survival and resilience during some of history's most perilous times. His work, such as the acclaimed \u003cstrong\u003eThe 12th Man\u003c\/strong\u003e, delves into the harrowing yet inspiring experiences of those who have faced overwhelming odds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eThe 12th Man\u003c\/strong\u003e, Tore Haug brings to life the astonishing true story of a Norwegian resistance fighter's escape from Nazi-occupied territory during World War II. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Haug paints a powerful picture of courage and endurance, inviting readers to journey alongside the brave individuals who dared to defy tyranny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those captivated by history and the indomitable human spirit, Tore Haug's works offer a profound and moving insight into the lives of those who have shaped our world. Browse our collection for an unforgettable literary experience that honours real-life heroes with every page turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-12th-man-by-astrid-karlsen-scott-9781510718630","title":"The 12th Man","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI remember reading \u003ci\u003eWe Die Alone\u003c\/i\u003e in 1970 and I could never forget it. Then when we went to Norway to do a docudrama, people told us again and again that certain parts were pure fiction. Since I was a Norwegian that was not good enough; I had to find the truth. I sincerely believe we did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn late March 1943, in the midst of WWII, four Norwegian saboteurs arrived in northern Norway on a fishing cutter and set anchor in Toftefjord to establish a base for their operations. However, they were betrayed, and a German boat attacked the cutter, creating a battlefield and spiralling Jan Baalsrud into the adventure of his life. The only survivor and wounded, Baalsrud begins a perilous journey to freedom, swimming icy fjords, climbing snow-covered peaks, enduring snowstorms, and getting caught in a monstrous avalanche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuffering from snow blindness and frostbite, more than sixty people of the Troms District risk their lives to help Baalsrud to freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeticulously researched for more than five years, Karlsen Scott and Haug bring forth the truth behind this captivating, edge-of-your-seat, real-life survival story in \u003ci\u003eThe 12th Man\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845923754220,"sku":"9781510718630","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24208553482725.jpg?v=1758900637"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tore-haug.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}