The Great Escaper by Simon Pearson
2013 is the 50th anniversary of the premiere of the film, The Great Escape; 2014 is the 70th anniversary of the actual escape.
'Told with wonderful relish by Simon Pearson, who has undoubtedly produced the definitive biography of Bushell' * Daily Express *
'The Great Escaper is a compelling narrative, one which paints a convincing picture of a true war hero.' -- Allan Mallinson * The Times *
'Pearson's biography of Roger Bushell is as gripping as it is informative and wonderful.' * Huffington Post *
This is a most readable and carefully researched book about a truly remarkable man and is a must for all readers of history of the Second World War. * Geoffrey Wellum, author of First Light *
Simon Pearson has at last done justice to [Roger Bushell's] memory in this enthralling book, an astounding story of honour and resilience. * Sunday Times *
What a read. Pearson's research is absolutely on the ball and the book is so descriptive I felt as if I were actually flying a Spitfire in 1940...The whole book was fascinating, I could not put it down. Rare you to read it - you will not fail to be moved. * Scotland on Sunday *
Roger Bushell was the man at the centre of the Great Escape, the mass breakout of allied prisoners of war from Stalag Luft III in 1944, immortalised in Paul Brickhill's book and the film starring Richard Attenborough.
Simon Pearson is Chief Night Editor of The Times. His journalistic career has taken him from regional newspapers in England, through Hong Kong, China, Australia and the United States, to senior positions in Fleet Street. He has worked for the Daily Telegraph, the Sunday Times and The Times, which he first joined in 1986. His interest in military history was stimulated by his father, who served with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. He lives with his wife, Fiona, who also works for The Times, and their three sons, in south London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781444760637 |
| ISBN 10 | 1444760637 |
| Title | The Great Escaper |
| Author | Simon Pearson |
| Series | Extraordinary Lives Extraordinary Stories Of World War Two |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2013-08-15 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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