From the Publisher Against All Odds is a heart-pounding, action-packed World War II memoir of one man’s extraordinary courage and resilience in the face of impossible odds. The true story of Private Alex Kershaw, who against all odds fought his way out of Nazi occupied Poland and back to Allied lines. Forced into hiding when his family was executed, Kershaw battled starvation, disease, waterlogged foxholes, frigid winter weather – and eventually the enemy – to make it home. This is an unforgettable story about fighting for survival against incredible odds and emerging victorious against all expectations.
For who is this book for ?
This memoir tells the story of one man’s courageous fight for survival against impossible odds in World War II. It is an exciting and action-packed read that will appeal to anyone interested in history, war stories, or biographies.
Pros :
- Against All Odds is a heart-pounding, action-packed World War II memoir of one man’s extraordinary courage and resilience.
- Kershaw battled starvation, disease, waterlogged foxholes, frigid winter weather
- and eventually the enemy
- to make it home. 3) This is an unforgettable story about fighting for survival against incredible odds and emerging victorious against all expectations
Cons :
- The author tells the story of his experiences, but does not provide a great deal of detail.
- The book is relatively short, and could be more comprehensive.
- It is possible that some aspects of the story have been embellished or exaggerated for dramatic effect
Learn more about the author
Alex Kershaw is the author of several critically acclaimed books, including The Bedford Boys,The Longest Winter, and Escape from the Deep. He has won numerous awards for his journalism and history writing. A native of britain, he now lives in Massachusetts with his wife and three children. This is a heart-pounding World War II memoir about one man’s extraordinary courage and resilience in the face of impossible odds. Alex Kershaw tells the story of Private Alex Kershaw who fought his way out Nazi occupied Poland to Allied lines despite all odds being against him. Forced into hiding when his family was executed, Kershaw battled starvation, disease waterlogged foxholes -and eventually the enemy- to make it home alive.
Reader Reviews
“Against All Odds is a heart-pounding, action-packed World War II memoir of one man’s extraordinary courage and resilience in the face of impossible odds. The true story of Private Alex Kershaw, who against all odds fought his way out of Nazi occupied Poland and back to Allied lines.”
“Against All Odds is one of the most powerful and compelling war memoirs I have ever read. It left me awed by the sheer will to live that Alex Kershaw mustered during his terrifying ordeal behind enemy lines in Poland.”
“Against All Odds is a heart-pounding, action-packed World War II memoir of one man’s extraordinary courage and resilience in the face of impossible odds. The true story of Private Alex Kershaw, who against all odds fought his way out of Nazi occupied Poland and back to Allied lines.”
“Kershaw is a master storyteller.”
