Ghost Soldiers (Abridged): The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission Audiobook

" A book every American should read. "

" It was definitely interesting to learn more about what happened in some of the POW camps in the Philippines. I love books that help history come to life. "

" Got this for christmas I had just watched the movie "The Great Raid" wow didn't expect this book to be so great this book is the true story from the movie "The Great Raid" Great war movie and a great book. "

" Fabulous rescue story that completely renewed my interest in WWII. Mr. Sides does a great job of balancing background history for prisoners/soldiers and action chapters on the rescue. Great read for those mildly interested WWII and a great uplifting story from the war or for those looking for more in depth information on the Pacific side of the war. "

" Amazing account of one of World War II's greatest rescue missions. Hampton Sides weaves the story of both Cabanatuan prisoners and rescuing Army Rangers into a harrowing and taut narrative. The author chronologically follows the events leading up to the great raid by switching perspectives between the two groups, and accompanying it with experiences from other essential individuals such as, Philippine guerilla fighters, underground resistance agents, and even the often unimaginably cruel Japanese captors. This is an essential read for anyone interested in heroic accounts of World War II. "

" Such a sad book...review coming soon on Austenitis. "

" Such an amazing story, both horrifying and wonderful. I also appreciate the ability to picture my grandfather walking among the parade of soldiers mentioned in this books conclusion. I feel like I now know the smallest something of his experience in the war. "

" This book was okay. It didn't suck me in as much as I expected it would, but once again it is interesting to hear about the Japanese portion of WWII as it is often forgotten. I think there are better WWII books out there though... "

" Riveting real-life story. Amazing the evil and heroism war brings forth. "

" Great book. The exquisite detail really drew me into this story of unthinkable heroism. "

" Fascinating book adapted into a forgettable film (The Great Raid). "

" fantastically well researched and written. the movie 'the great raid' was based on this.. "

" I' loved this bOok. One of my top 5's "

" I can't even say how much I loved this book. I'd heard about the Bataan Death March but not about the POW camp and the rescue. So much bravery and devotion while enduring such hardship and deprivation, you can't help but be moved and proud. It truly was the greatest generation. "

" Ghost Soldiers reached inside me and ripped my guts out. Makes you both ashamed and proud of the feats and the atrocities that human beings are capable of. The book covered an unknown (to me) aspect of WW2 which I found fascinating. A story that had to be told. "

" True story - very tough story of POWs. Shows human capacity for hope - unforgettable book. "

" Very well written, horrifying treatment of American Soldiers in the Philippines by the Japanese Army "

" If you like old history, this is a must read. Tragic, but interesting. Makes you think. "

" Read it twice. I couldn't put it down the first time. Luckily, I was sick, so I could rest in bed all day without distractions. "

" Thoroughly engrossing. So real you will want to keep quinine and a canteen of fresh water nearby. "

" I think I liked this one. "

" This is an excellent accounting of the real drama of a POW rescue from a prison camp in The Phillipines near the close of WWII. Amazing survival story. Real life heroes!!! I recommend this book. "

" This was a good read. I couldn't put it down. "

" Terrific account of the Bataan Death March, and the rescue mission to save the survivors. After reading this, there is no misconception - there is nothing romantic or glamorous about war. "

" Unbelievable. I am outraged that the hippies who taught me history failed me so miserably. They taught us about Pearl Harbor and the dropping of the A bomb. We should have been taught about so much more in this war. "

" This book was chosen by my book club and I was honestly not excited to read it. However, I'm glad I did because I absolutely loved it! I'm definitely going to recommend this book to all the readers I know! "

" Very well written. I knew about Cabanatuan Camp but no in this detail. My high school biology teacher, Clarence Bower, was one of the prisoners there. But he was a good biology teacher at West High School in Columbus Ohio. "

" Very well done. Didn't even notice it was abridged. Narrator was good and story was focused. Gave perspective of the prisoners and the rescuers. "

" I read this book a few years ago & it still haunts me. I was reminded of it by reading the Poisonwood Bible & Nathan's experience in the Phillipines. "

" I love this book. It is a very true and sad account of what happened to the American soldiers and the Filipinos that aided them during the Death March in Bataan. Your goes out to these brave individuals that had to endure so much physical and psychological torture. It is worth the read! "

" The only interesting chapter was the last one and epilogue "

" amazing book and amazing story of the survivors and the ones who perished before help arrived. definitely a book everybody should read. "

" It's been quite a while since I read this book, and I don't remember much of the details, but I remember that I really appreciated reading it. I seem to have inherited at least a few of the WWII-history-buff genes that are swirling around in my family! "

" Very well-written story about a remarkable feat in our history. Man's inhumanity to man never ceases to amaze me, nor does what people really can endure, and overcome. "