The Test of Courage by Kathleen Duey
Michel Thomas survived French concentration and slave labour camps, endured interrogation and torture and after the war became a Nazi-hunter, capturing important war criminals. It was through these remarkable and terrifying experiences that Thomas came to develop his revolutionary language learning system - a system that is currently taking the world by storm. This is his remarkable story, told by his friend and biographer Christopher Robbins.
Chris Robbins has given us an irresistible phenomenon: obstinate, brilliant, morally incorruptible and one of the bravest men you will ever read about* John le Carré *
The magnetic potency of Michel Thomas's teaching is partly explained by the Test of Courage, as much a thriller as a biography and not to be missed. * Emma Thompson, Academy Award-winning actress *
A vivid, life-affirming narrative that exerts considerable power. * The Times *
Steven Spielberg crossed with Tolstoy crossed with John Le Carré... * The Independent *
It gives a whole new perspective to the idea of being a hero...Fascinating. * Open Book – BBC *
This book is a right riveting read, a humdinger of a yarn... Michel Thomas has seen and done things the rest of us can only have a morbid curiosity about... One is left wondering about the nature of heroism itself, and of sacrifice. * Scotland on Sunday *
Fascinating... The Test of Courage chronicles, not only European history since the First World War, but also Michel Thomas's amazing acts of integrity and courage. * Jewish Telegraph *
Long ago the bestsellers were stories of wartime heroism... Thomas was a hero too but his exploits have had to wait until we were ready to dig a little deeper into the complexities of the war... The book is a long-belated catharsis... At one level it is an old-fashioned tale of wartime exploits; but the dark themes underneath are just right for post-Schindler Spielberg. * Hamstead & Highgate Express *
A remarkable biography of an astonishing man... the author paints an enthralling portrait of triumph against evil and adversity. * Kingsbridge Gazette *
A quite exceptional biography... moving... remarkable... * The Southland Times (New Zealand) *
Michel Thomas' biography is a must-read for anyone interested in the triumph of humanity over the seemingly overwhelming forces of evil. * Reader review, Amazon.co.uk *
Five stars is not enough for this gut wrenching biography... an awe inspiring read, which really puts one's own meek trials and tribulations into perspective. The final chapter has a quote: "Often the test of courage is not to die, but to live." This sums the book up. * Reader review, Amazon.co.uk *
This book will stir your soul. * Reader review, Amazon.co.uk *
The magnetic potency of Michel Thomas's teaching is partly explained by the Test of Courage, as much a thriller as a biography and not to be missed. * Emma Thompson, Academy Award-winning actress *
A vivid, life-affirming narrative that exerts considerable power. * The Times *
Steven Spielberg crossed with Tolstoy crossed with John Le Carré... * The Independent *
It gives a whole new perspective to the idea of being a hero...Fascinating. * Open Book – BBC *
This book is a right riveting read, a humdinger of a yarn... Michel Thomas has seen and done things the rest of us can only have a morbid curiosity about... One is left wondering about the nature of heroism itself, and of sacrifice. * Scotland on Sunday *
Fascinating... The Test of Courage chronicles, not only European history since the First World War, but also Michel Thomas's amazing acts of integrity and courage. * Jewish Telegraph *
Long ago the bestsellers were stories of wartime heroism... Thomas was a hero too but his exploits have had to wait until we were ready to dig a little deeper into the complexities of the war... The book is a long-belated catharsis... At one level it is an old-fashioned tale of wartime exploits; but the dark themes underneath are just right for post-Schindler Spielberg. * Hamstead & Highgate Express *
A remarkable biography of an astonishing man... the author paints an enthralling portrait of triumph against evil and adversity. * Kingsbridge Gazette *
A quite exceptional biography... moving... remarkable... * The Southland Times (New Zealand) *
This has to be the one of the best examples that we are all put on this earth for a reason... I could hardly put it down and only relented when I had to do some real work... I have now decided that I too can learn a language as his philosophy on learning is one that I can relate to and hope that in time educational institutions will too.
A truly inspirational read!!
Michel Thomas' biography is a must-read for anyone interested in the triumph of humanity over the seemingly overwhelming forces of evil. * Reader review, Amazon.co.uk *
Five stars is not enough for this gut wrenching biography... an awe inspiring read, which really puts one's own meek trials and tribulations into perspective. The final chapter has a quote: "Often the test of courage is not to die, but to live." This sums the book up. * Reader review, Amazon.co.uk *
This book will stir your soul. * Reader review, Amazon.co.uk *
Christopher Robbins was born in 1946. He has won a number of awards for his investigative journalism for the Observer on topics such as world-wide smuggling, the treatment of political prisoners in Franco's Spain and CIA involvement in political assassination, including attempts on Fidel Castro, which was developed into a book - "Assassin". He has travelled widely in Russia, investigating the activities of the KGB.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340812457 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340812451 |
| Title | The Test of Courage |
| Author | Kathleen Duey |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Murray Press |
| Year published | 2003-07-31 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
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