The Railway Man
A POW's Searing Account of War, Brutality and Forgiveness
Eric Lomax
The memoir recounts the harrowing experiences of a British Army officer who was captured by the Japanese during World War II and forced to work on the Burma-Siam Railway, enduring severe torture and deprivation. Years later, he confronts one of his tormentors, leading to an extraordinary journey of suffering, revelation, and reconciliation.
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