Slavomir Rawicz

Slavomir Rawicz was a Polish Army officer who is best known for his book 'The Long Walk,' which describes his escape from a Siberian Gulag and subsequent journey to freedom.

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  1. 1. The Long Walk

    The True Story of a Trek to Freedom
    Cover of 'The Long Walk' by Slavomir Rawicz

    "The Long Walk" is a harrowing narrative of a group of prisoners who escape from a Siberian gulag during World War II, and undertake a treacherous journey through the harsh Siberian wilderness, the Gobi desert, the Himalayas, and finally to India. The story is based on the author's own experiences and portrays the indomitable human spirit, survival against all odds, camaraderie, and the will to freedom.

    The 14897th Greatest Book of All Time
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