Tears in the Darkness: The Story of the Bataan Death March and Its Aftermath Audiobook

" This is one of the best books I have ever read. Pretty depressing in parts, especially when it dawns on me yet again that this really took place and this is the real deal. Opened my eyes a lot to what happened during the war. "

" I listened to this on audio book and, also, have the print version. I referred to certain sections while listening to the book. Since I have lived in the Philippines and I have Filipino relatives, this book really pulled at my heart and caused great disgust that people can treat people in such a horrible manner. Naturally, I have read other accounts of the Bataan Death March. This was very interesting because it covered from Dec. 7, 1941 through the end of the war and the trials. I'm sure that some portions are filled in, but this book appears to be very much a novel based on fact. I recommend it. "

" I had never know how cruel the Japanese were in World War II. This is not fiction and I think anyone would be glad they read it. "

" Tears in the Darkness is another World War II POW story like Unbroken. However, this story goes into greater detail about the atrocities that were inflicted onto the prisoners during the Bataan death march. This book also goes into more detail about the reasons why the Japanese treated their prisoners so badly. It is hard to say that this book was an enjoyable read, but I do recommend it. "

" This book was difficult to put down. It stirred emotions of pain, suffering, and hate along with forgiveness and hope. Very well written, as this pulls you in and makes it easy to imagine you are there in each of the scenes. Even if you aren't into military history, I would recommend this book. There are some dark and somewhat disturbing accounts that can be hard to stomach, but it isn't fiction. I thought it was excellent in bringing accounts not just from an American perspective, but from Philippine and Japanese as well. "

" Stories of war can be told from the viewpoint of the generals and politicians who make them; or by analysis of strategy and topography; or, as in Tears in the Darkness, in the words and actions of the men and women who do the fighting and the dying. This book is gripping and moving. The Death March and what follows is told in horrifying detail. We meet Ben Steele: cowboy, artist, survivor. Steele becomes as memorable as Major Richard Winters in Ambrose's Band of Brothers. The authors also do a commendable job of showing the state of the Japanese Army at the time of the American surrender. But, I'm sorry, there is accountability for such monstrosity. The authors' attempt at the end to suggest Japanese commanders were railroaded to verdict was not convincing. You can't not know what happens to 76,000 prisoners. I just finished this book, thought it great till the last 50 pages, and I'm actually angry at the authors as I type this. "

" This is a hard one to get through only because of the stories of torture and death...very disturbing. "

" Norman does a fantastic job of researching every aspect of this amazing and haunting story. He is able to give the readers perspectives from both sides of the war in this detailed history of the Bataan Death March. "

" Great book by the brother of the author of "We Band of Angels." Tells of the Bataan Death march and the great courage of those involved. Sad but beautiful. "

" A very good book. Tragic and captivating.... I enjoyed every page. Another point of interest is that I discovered a view of Douglas MacArthur that was not positive... funny how we don't get that in the history books. These men truly suffered! A must read for anyone interested in history! "

" Another great WWII book. I loved how Norman told the broad story of the march and also the specific experiences of Ben Steele. "

" Great book. Well written and full of details. A very sad chapter in the book of humanity. They did a good job in telling the Japanese reasons for how they reacted with the POWS. "

" A greatly detailedl description of the Bataan death march and surrounding events from the point of view of the ordinary soldier. Too detailed for my taste, as it seemed to go on and on. But gave a perspective on WWII veteran attitudes that made little sense to me before. "

" Written for the generation that does not remember the America that has sacrificed. War is hell, but hell truly is when a country is not prepared to wage war in its defense. "

" This is about as close to perfect for a historical non fiction book. Multiple view points are covered. The overall events are covered thoroughly while still keeping a personal touch of the books central figure. if It's an emotion you can feel this book will probably hit it. "

" Very enlightning-helped me understand why the Japanese did what they did. Also made me really appreciate my life! "

" Fantastic story. It created turmoil in my heart, though, but have since worked it all out in the light of current reality. To think that one human being can treat another with such brutality is so out of my ken that I still cannot understand it. "

" This book is amazing in the way it shows the Bataan Death March. The struggle of the Americans and their fright to stay alive. It hard to believe how cruel humans can be towards each other. Great book can't beleive how fast I read it. Hard to put down. "

" Mostly the story of Ben Steele and a few Japanese characters. Really brings home the harsh realities of war. Somehow felt lacking on an the emotional connection with the characters. Unbroken was much better. Ten times better. "

" Haunting book frightning what humans can do to one another. "

" An absolutely astounding war-time story. A must read for anyone interested in the major events of WWII. "

" A greatly detailedl description of the Bataan death march and surrounding events from the point of view of the ordinary soldier. Too detailed for my taste, as it seemed to go on and on. But gave a perspective on WWII veteran attitudes that made little sense to me before. "