A Long Way Home provides a poignant and gripping account of an Australian soldier’s journey through the chaos of World War II. After enlisting as a teenager, Charles Granquist left behind his life in the Blue Mountains to serve in the Middle East, North Africa, and Greece. Captured by German forces, his story transforms into a remarkable testament to human resilience. Readers will follow Granquist through five daring escape attempts, periods of intense solitude, and the grim reality of life within various prisoner-of-war camps. Beyond the tension of his repeated captures, the narrative highlights the indomitable spirit of the ‘Aussie Digger’ and the profound bonds of mateship formed under fire. Culminating in his eventual return home with a Russian war bride, this memoir offers a deeply personal look at the trials, ingenuity, and persistence of a man navigating the extremes of conflict. It is a stirring tribute to the courage required to survive incarceration and the enduring hope of finding one’s way back to peace and family. This is an essential read for those interested in authentic personal narratives of war and survival.
Used (good, see images, some yellowing and some cover wear) Softcover ISBN 9780980658224
