Lie In The Dark And Listen (Reminiscence)

Rees, Wing Commander Ken and Arrandale, Karen

ISBN 10: 0753194015 / ISBN 13: 9780753194010

Published by Reminiscence Large Print, 2008

About this Item

Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Ex-library book with stamps on the first page, it is also likely to have a small shelf number sticker on the spine.

Seller Inventory # CHL10800716

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lie In The Dark And Listen (Reminiscence)
• Publisher: Reminiscence Large Print
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0753194015
• ISBN 13: 9780753194010
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Used; Good

About this title

Synopsis

Often quoted as the model for the Steve McQueen character in The Great Escape, Ken Rees had already had an eventful life by the age of 21. He had trained to be a pilot officer, flown 56 hair-raising bomber missions by night over Germany, taken part in the siege of Malta, got married, been shot down into a remote Nowegian lake and been captured, interrogated and sent to Stalag Luft III. He took part in and survived the Great Escape and the forced march to Bremen. Truly a real-life adventure story, written with accuracy, pace and drama.

Review

"'In an age obsessed with C-list television celebrities battling it out on phoney "reality" survival shows, Rees and his dwindling band of Great Escapers stand out as the real thing.' The Daily Telegraph 'Written in frank, warm and readable style, this is a very engaging account of a remarkable life.' New History 'A brave man's memory. Hear the fear yet take succour from the courage.' North Wales Chronicle"