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Papillon

By: Henri Charrière
Narrated by: Michael Prichard
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Henri Charriere, called "Papillon" for the butterfly tattoo on his chest, was convicted in Paris in 1931 of a murder he did not commit. Sentenced to life imprisonment in the penal colony of French Guiana, he became obsessed with one goal: escape. After planning and executing a series of treacherous yet failed attempts over many years, he was eventually sent to the notorious prison Devil's Island, a place from which no one had ever escaped - until Papillon. His flight to freedom remains one of the most incredible feats of human cunning, will, and endurance ever undertaken.

Papillon, Charriere's astonishing autobiography, was published in France to instant acclaim in 1968, more than 20 years after his final escape. Since then, it has become a treasured classic - the gripping, shocking, ultimately uplifting odyssey of an innocent man who would not be defeated.

©1970 Henri Charriere (P)2012 HarperCollins Publisher Historical True Crime
Incredible Survival Story • Inspiring Human Resilience • Outstanding Performance • Captivating Adventure Tale
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I could wait to listen to this audiobook, and desperately looked for reasons to drive long distances to slip into Papillon’s stories. Great listen!

Hypnotizing

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A fascinating story of Papillon’s journey to freedom. One can never fully appreciate the precious gift of freedom until one is denied a life without it. This was Papillon’s challenge of a lifetime. Papillon’s fire in the belly, courage, tenacity & downright ingenuity propelled & sustained him on this quest as he encountered unimaginable struggle. I was on this wild adventure ride with him! It was thrilling and exciting! I fell in love with the guy. He’s charming and very witty. Loved the way he expressed himself.

A Wild Adventure Ride!

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Very compelling! How a person could go through all that he did, and still
rebuild a life. Many life lessons both big and small. Nuggets of gold all through the story.

Stunning story

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This is a fantastic book! Just remember that it is from a different time and a different "world" from our own. Henri takes you through a journey as he experiences it. Thank God most of us will never have comparable experiences! Many elements of humanity and inhumanity fill the pages and introduce modern readers to a life that was rarely written about in its day. I first read Papillion almost twenty years ago and some of the imagery and conflict still surfaces from time to time in my thoughts. A very impactful book!

Great book!

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loved this story my boyfriend who is currently incarcerated suggested it we both read it so we can talk about it when he calls it has lifted his spirits and I'm thankful for that.

Motivational

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i wish prison systems were more productive and beneficial to society and life after sentence.

great story

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I had to keep reminding myself that it’s based on a true story, and that it’s being read from his notebooks. To think that he endured all of those hardships and still came out on top.

What a fantastic story

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Pappion, A movie I had watched 3 times over the years. My father first took me to the theatre to see it. Later I watched it with my son Raymond. He enjoyed it as well. This book is very different, Pappion s time with the Indians was much longer in the book and though it did seem he should have stayed put. But, no he ventures out once more to satisfy some deep need to be free in the eyes of some country. Simply a good listen. The one sad thought I have concerning this book is that Ted Bundy gave it as a gift to his fiance. Fuck Ted. Shall you burn in hell for eternity

Great book A real clasic

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I love this book I never wanted it to end . I'm sure I will listen to it again someday soon !!

Wow

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Kept me wanting to find out what was next. He was such a solid guy, really good story and well written.

Couldn't turn it off was so good

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