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As Good as Dead

The Daring Escape of American POWs from a Japanese Death Camp

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As Good as Dead

By: Stephen L. Moore
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In the tradition of Unbroken, a dramatic story of American POWs in the Pacific and their incredible escape from a Japanese labor camp.

In late 1944 the Allies invaded the Japanese-held Philippines, and soon the end of the Pacific War was within reach. But for the last 150 American prisoners of war still held on the island of Palawan, there would be no salvation. As soldiers, sailors, and marines were herded into shallow air raid shelters, Japanese soldiers doused them with gasoline and set them on fire. By the next morning, only 11 men were left alive - but their desperate journey to freedom had just begun.

As Good as Dead is one of the greatest escape stories of World War II. Endurance, determination, and courage in the face of death make this a gripping and inspiring saga of survival.

©2016 Stephen L. Moore (P)2016 Recorded Books Americas Asia Japan Military Military & War Southeast Asia Wars & Conflicts World War II War Imperial Japan
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Excellent work by the author and the narrator. This is probably the best retelling of the events of this POW camp. Thank you!

Fascinating and Horrific

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This one was brutal. I have read dozens of books on POWs, hostages, and others held by oppressive regimes but this was one of the hardest to get through. I opted for the audio book (9 hours) published in 2016. It covers a group of WWII POWs beginning with the final days of the last stand at Corregidor. It continued through their days of confinement at a camp in Puerto Princesa Palawan through the slave labor, execution to avoid liberation, and for the fortunate few, escape, evasion, and freedom. Like I said, this one was one of the hardest of the dozens I’ve read (or listened to in this case). Read this and you’ll understand why these guys were the greatest generation.

Painful but worth it

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Makes me wonder how hateful a group of people could be even in combat and now our favorite trading partner.

A question of compassion.

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How can I be a 58 year old American an never heard about the atrocities these brave American men were subjected to... I have to admit, I had a difficult time pausing this book... Guys at work complained when I stopped it.. There were some sections that I had to pause and replay to confirm the abuse and or torture was what I heard and not my mind playing tricks on me... The fact that any man survived the heinous abuse and conditions dished out by their sadistic Japanese commanders and guards is utterly amazing... "As Good as Dead" should be required reading in every high school US History class...

Heart wrenching story...

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it puts to shame anyone who does not honor the American flag. Minor stuff we complain over is nonsense. This should be required reading in high school and colleges. No American should be ignorant of the price we paid for our freedom. No doubt, we would be under harsh Japanese control if it was not for this level of sacrifice.

Get your courage up and read this tough, heart-wrenching true story. See why they were called the greatest generation.

At 7th grade (age 14), I read "Give Us This Day" by Sidney Stewart. About the POW Death March and Hell Ships,.... afterward, I was never the same concerning complaining over trivia stuff!!!!

Heart felt sorrow for these brave Americans

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Absolutely incredible! I have not been able to stop thinking about this book and the story. I have been recommending to everyone.

Great narration and even more compelling story

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What a powerful story patriotism and survival! hide cringed throughout this story as I heard the details of these men's pain and torment endured. How could I have not known anything about this story? I feel a little shame for that, but I'll do what I can to tell others so these men are remembered.

What a powerful story!

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Great book about the men of WWII. These men deserve our respect are true heroes.

What a story

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The men spoke about in this book were truly men whose stories should never be forgotten. Raw and unflinching

Definitely worth a read

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