Eric Lomax Book order
May 30, 1919 – October 8, 2012
Lomax's narratives delve into his personal experiences within a prisoner-of-war camp and the enduring psychological impacts of war. His writing is characterized by a profound exploration of human resilience and the capacity for forgiveness. Through a distinctive style, he examines the complexities of wartime trauma and the journey toward redemption. His works resonate with readers due to their unflinching honesty and emotional depth.
- 2014
- 1996
The Railway man
- 322 pages
- 12 hours of reading
During the Second World War Eric Lomax was forced to work on the notorious Burma-Siam Railway and was tortured by the Japanese for making a crude radio. Left emotionally scarred and unable to form normal relationships, Lomax suffered for years until, with the help of his wife, Patti Lomax, and of the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture, he came terms with what happened. Fifty years after the terrible events, he was able to meet one of his tormentors. The Railway Man is a story of innocence betrayed, and of survival and courage in the face of horror.
