The long walk
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Slavomir Rawicz, formerly a young Polish cavalry officer, recounts his attempts to escape the almost certain death awaiting him in the Russian Gulag camps. This is the story of his bid for freedom.
Sławomir Rawicz Books
September 1, 1915 – April 5, 2004
Slavomir Rawicz's narrative chronicles a purported epic escape from a Siberian gulag and a subsequent arduous journey across Asia. While historical records have cast doubt on the literal truth of his account, the story itself delves into profound themes of survival, resilience, and the unyielding human spirit. Whether fact or embellishment, Rawicz's tale offers a compelling exploration of endurance against unimaginable odds, capturing the imagination with its stark depiction of a quest for freedom.
Im Spiegel der Zeit
- 549 pages
- 20 hours of reading