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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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Summary

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 relentlessly pursue him. In the course of his journey he suffers frostbite, snowblindness, and a terrible fall in an avalanche. At last, delirious and near death, he chances onto 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.

This edition includes a never-before-published afterword by the author’s son.

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

Critic Reviews

“One of the great escape stories of our time.”

(Chicago Sun-Times)

“Almost unbelievable. We Die Alone is a spine chiller. It may well become a legend.”

(Boston Post)

“This story of espionage and survival…is astonishing stuff.”

(Amazon.com)

“[Langton’s] mostly uninflected reading intensifies the drama of this story of unflagging courage.”

(Booklist (audio review))

“One of the most remarkable survival stories ever written.”

(Library Journal)

“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)

“A mere outline of Jan’s adventures cannot possibly suggest the emotional impact that Mr. Howarth creates by his sharp selection of revealing details and his terse skill in telling a plain, unvarnished tale.”

(New York Times)
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Easy listen from start to finish! another great WW2 story of survival in a place far from the front line

Epic survival story!

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Very informative, inspiring and thrilling!! Recommend to anyone who is interested in ww2, Norway or mountaineering. Also great narrating.

Great WWII story!!

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An amazing story! I can’t remember the last time I was so engrossed in a book!

Incredible!

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Nothing to dislike. Another amazing, no, astonishing story of survival, fellowship and human evolution. So much of this book is too hard for us to believe. The enduring nature of the human body and soul is truly mysterious. Well recommended and lovely narrated. Thank you

Unheard of survivors skills and fellowship

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From Australia one cannot imagine how living in such cold climates can seem possible, naive as we may be. Let alone at a time of occupation by an invading army. Under great risk to the Norwegian people assisted at the fear of reprisal and death.
Gripping story.

Amazing survival

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