Eric Lomax

This is the story of innocence betrayed, of passion and curiosity about the world of machines turned nightmarish and punished by the cruelty of which only humans are capable. It is also a story of survival and courage. Eric Lomax was tortured by the Japanese on the Burma-Siam Railway. Fifty years later he met one of his tormentors.

The Railway Man

This a story of survival and of courage. Eric Lomax was tortured by the Japanese on the Burma-Siam railway. Fifty years later he met one his tormentors.

Natasha Musa

During the Second World War, Eric Lomax was forced to work on the notorious Burma-Siam Railway, and was tortured by the Japanese for making a crude radio. Left emotionally scarred, and unable to form relationships, Lomax suffered for years - until, with the help of the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture, he came to terms with what had happened. Almost 50 years after the war his life was changed by the discovery that his interrogator, the Japanese interpreter, was still alive; their reconciliation is the culmination of this extraordinary story.

Jan Jackson

I think the comment from the Independent review says it best:  

“This book has to be read.”

Georgia Carr

"Sometime the hating has to stop."

Eric Lomax is one admirable human being. This is a heart-wrenching account of torture, of captivity, of recovery. Lomax's words are used in such a way that I felt physically sick when reading certain parts. I had to stop and take a break because the description was so intense and so real, I felt like I was there with him. 

"I turned the last page weeping tears of sorrow, pride and gratitude," says John McCarthy on my copy's front cover. He's so right. 

I really recommend this. There's nothing I can say that will adequately sum it up, except it's beautiful and heart-breaking at the same time.

Emma Renfrey

This book was incredible and deserves more than 5 stars!

The Railway Man

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