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The Forgotten Highlander
Book • 2010
This book tells the incredible story of Alistair Urquhart, a soldier in the Gordon Highlanders who was captured by the Japanese in Singapore.
Urquhart survived 750 days in the jungle, including time working on the notorious Burma-Siam Railway.
The book details his harrowing experiences and his journey to survival and eventual return home.
Urquhart survived 750 days in the jungle, including time working on the notorious Burma-Siam Railway.
The book details his harrowing experiences and his journey to survival and eventual return home.
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Chris Williamson after George MacGill 's anecdote about contrasting his life with those in a hospital ward.
Chris Williamson after George MacGill 's anecdote about contrasting his life with those in a hospital ward.
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#069 - George MacGill - Mental Models 101 - How To Make Better Decisions
Recommended by Chris Williamson as a favorite non-fiction book about a Scottish soldier's experiences in WWII.
Chris Williamson as a favorite non-fiction book about a Scottish soldier's experiences in WWII.
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#753 - Tim Kennedy - What Went Wrong With America?
Recommended by Chris Williamson as a compelling memoir of a Scottish soldier's experiences during World War II.
Chris Williamson as a compelling memoir of a Scottish soldier's experiences during World War II.
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#378 - Ryan Holiday - Finding Courage & Overcoming Fear
Mentioned by Chris Williamson as an example of a book about suffering, resilience, and overcoming hardship.
Chris Williamson as an example of a book about suffering, resilience, and overcoming hardship.
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