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Book Synopsis: “Riveting, powerful, moving.”—The Observer, “Compelling . . .A book that must be read.”—Daily Mail. A story of almost unimaginable suffering.” --BBC Radio 4. “Urquhart grabs our attention with unforgettable stories.”—Minneapolis Star-Tribune
This is the extraordinary story of a young man, conscripted at nineteen, who survived not just one but three separate encounters with death—encounters which killed nearly all his comrades. Silent for over fifty years, this is Alistair Urquhart’s extraordinary, moving, and inspirational tale of survival against the odds.
Alistair Urquhart was among the Gordon Highlanders captured by the Japanese in Singapore during World War II. He not only survived 750 days in the jungle working as a slave on the notorious “death railway” and the bridge on the River Kwai, but he was subsequently taken prisoner on one of the Japanese “hellships” which was later torpedoed, killing nearly everyone on board—but not Urquhart.
He spent five days adrift on a raft in the South China Sea before being rescued by a Japanese whaling ship. He was then taken to Japan and forced to work in a mine near Nagasaki. Two months later he was struck by the blast from the atomic bomb—dropped just ten miles away.
In late August 1945, now a barely-living skeleton, he was freed by the American Navy and was able to bathe for the first time in three and a half years.
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Looking for a gripping, powerful, and moving read? Look no further than "The Forgotten Highlander: An Incredible WWII Story of Survival in the Pacific." This extraordinary book has received rave reviews from prominent publications like The Observer and Daily Mail. Written by Alistair Urquhart, this unforgettable story takes you through unimaginable suffering and showcases a remarkable tale of survival against all odds. Prepare to be captivated from start to finish!
Alistair Urquhart's story is a true testament to the strength of the human spirit. Captured by the Japanese during World War II at the age of nineteen, Urquhart endured the horrors of the notorious "death railway" and the bridge on the River Kwai for a staggering 750 days. Not only that, but he also survived a torpedo attack on a Japanese "hellship" and spent five days adrift on a raft in the treacherous South China Sea. It's a story that will leave you in awe of Urquhart's resilience and determination.
But the challenges didn't end there. After being rescued by a Japanese whaling ship, Urquhart was taken to Japan where he was forced to work in a mine near Nagasaki. Just two months later, he experienced the terrifying blast from the atomic bomb dropped just ten miles away. It's a harrowing account that will keep you on the edge of your seat, wondering how one man could endure so much.
In late August 1945, after three and a half years of unimaginable suffering, Urquhart was finally freed by the American Navy. He emerged as a barely-living skeleton, but his spirit remained unbroken. Now, you have the opportunity to dive into his incredible journey of survival. Order your copy of "The Forgotten Highlander" today and be inspired by the extraordinary story of Alistair Urquhart.
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