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Five Years to Freedom
From Captivity to Escape
Book • 1994
Five Years to Freedom recounts the harrowing experiences of U.S.
Army Colonel James "Nick" Rowe as a prisoner of war in Vietnam.
Captured in 1963, Rowe endured unimaginable conditions, including starvation, torture, and relentless psychological pressure.
The book chronicles his unwavering determination to survive and resist his captors.
He never gave up hope of escape.
Rowe's resourcefulness, resilience, and deep commitment to his fellow prisoners are vividly portrayed.
The book also highlights the importance of maintaining faith and mental strength in the face of extreme adversity.
Army Colonel James "Nick" Rowe as a prisoner of war in Vietnam.
Captured in 1963, Rowe endured unimaginable conditions, including starvation, torture, and relentless psychological pressure.
The book chronicles his unwavering determination to survive and resist his captors.
He never gave up hope of escape.
Rowe's resourcefulness, resilience, and deep commitment to his fellow prisoners are vividly portrayed.
The book also highlights the importance of maintaining faith and mental strength in the face of extreme adversity.
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