The Forgotten Highlander: My Incredible Story of Survival During the War in the Far East (Abridged) Audiobook

" This is well written and it is an incredible story in its own right before we even get into that it is a true story. I cried, I laughed, I cringed, I got angry.......I honestly believe every member of the armed forces should read this book. "

" I'm glad I had the chance to read this, although, to say I 'enjoyed' it wouldn't be accurate. It is certainly a worthwhile read and hard to put down in places, but you don't read a book like this for fun. Alistair Urquhart's is a very personal account of a harrowing experience and remarkable survival. There are some images I would prefer to forget, not that Urquhart revels in them. "

" Brilliant, moving and really opened my eyes to the horrors endured by POWs in the Far East during World War Two. Also inspiring in how Mr Urquhart details the extent to which he recovered - and to which he didn't recover - post-war, and how he managed to do so. Read this before you die! "

" Amazing story of strength and courage. "

" This book is brilliant, I can't believe what they went through it's horrible. "

" Amazing... It's hard to read a book like this and then whine about some of the trivial things we deal with. "

" You HAVE to read this! "

" Dear Alistair Urquhart you will never be The Forgotten Highlander ever, what a mind blowing experience you have gave me just by reading your book. This is such a book that I can't find words to describe and should be awarded the Pulitzer Prise. Godbless our fallen soldiers PER ARDUA "

" A must read for all generations to understand the ugly side of the human race. Alistair is just an ordinary guy who was put in an extraordinary situation and lived to tell of his hell at the hands of the Japanese in the second world war. "

" A great book that has inspired me too read and study more about WW2 and the incredible hardships soldiers faced all over the world "

" A painful book to read; reminds me of the Railway Man. The owner of the small factory where he works before being called up (a WW1 veterean) promised that any of his men that went to war would have a job waiting for him when he returned and was good for his word. "

" A heart wrenching true story of those who suffered on the Death Railway. It was difficult to read about the horrors of humans to each other. But, I found hope in the spirit of survival. "

" Fascinating story of a survivor of the unbelievable horrors of WWII in the far east. "

" Thoughtful book about the horrors experienced building the Death Railway (the bridge over the river Kwai). "

" Brilliant read .. it is amazing what this chap endured and survived .. for all those of us who are too young and therefore have no concept of war this book is a must read .... human endurance both mental & physical tested to the limits .... Excellent book, amazing man ... "

" An absolute riveting read, a true understated telling of what can only be described as a horrific time. "

" Just an amazing story from an amazing person. What the author and others went through during the war is frightening and for Urquhart to come through it so well is a testament to his character. One of the best books I have read "

" Amazing... It's hard to read a book like this and then whine about some of the trivial things we deal with. "

" amazing, truly amazing. an inspirational and unforgettable book "

" A must read for all generations to understand the ugly side of the human race. Alistair is just an ordinary guy who was put in an extraordinary situation and lived to tell of his hell at the hands of the Japanese in the second world war. "

" A new classic up there with Braddon's Naked Island. Alistair is a survivor and his voice deserves to be heard. "

" If you only read one book in your life, make it this one!! "