Lost in Shangri-La: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II Audiobook

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• “A lost world, a man-eating tribesman, lush and impenetrable jungles, stranded American fliers...What an utterly compelling and deeply satisfying read!”

  — Simon Winchester, New York Times bestselling author

• “Lost in Shangri-La is a riveting work of narrative history and a thrilling journey to the beginning of time. Mitchell Zuckoff embarks on an amazing journey of his own, climbing mountains and braving jungles, to resurrect witnesses and discover remnants of the downed plane. Along the way, he discovers not only the truth about the crash and its aftermath but also deeper truths about how modern and prehistoric people view the world, each other, and themselves.”

  — James L. Swanson, New York Times bestselling author of Manhunt

• “Lost in Shangri-La delivers a feast of failures—of planning, of technology, of communication—that are resolved in a truly incredible adventure…Even at the level of exposition, the book is breathless.”

  — New York Times Book Review

• “[A] gripplingly cinematic account...[with] a remarkable cast of characters.”

  — Entertainment Weekly

• “Mitchell Zuckoff has uncovered, and vividly reconstructed, such an astonishing tale.”

  — Washington Post

• “This is an absorbing adventure right out of the Saturday-morning serials...Lost in Shangri-La deserves a spot on the shelf of Greatest Generation nonfiction. It puts the reader smack into the jungle.” 

  — Cleveland Plain Dealer

• “In this well-crafted book, Zuckoff turns the long-forgotten episode into an unusually exciting narrative...Polished, fast-paced, and immensely readable—ready for the big screen.”

  — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

• “Zuckoff transforms impressive research into a deft narrative that brings the saga of the survivors to life. His access to journal accounts, letters, photos, military records, and interviews with the eyewitnesses allows for an almost hour-by-hour account of the crash and rescue, along with vivid portraits of his main subjects...In our contemporary world of eco-tourism and rain-forest destruction, Zuckoff’s book gives a window on a more romantic, and naïve, era.”  

  — Publishers Weekly

• “Ably read by Mitchell Zuckoff, the book chronicles three military personnel who survived a plane crash near the end of the war, only to find themselves stranded without a method of communicating in a jungle known for cannibals. The story of their rescue is gripping, and Zuckoff’s narration is adept. He delivers the story with confidence.”

  — AudioFile

• “What makes Zuckoff’s story an essential read is the interaction between the survivors and the indigenous tribe they encounter after crashing...This excellent book will be enjoyed by anyone who loves true adventure stories of disaster and rescue.”

  — Library Journal

• “A mesmerizing narrative...Energetic and empathetic, Zuckoff delivers a page-turner for WWII readers.”

  — Booklist