Summary

For the first time ever, Bill Taylor shares his story of escape as a prisoner of war during World War II. This biography details Taylor’s astonishing experiences as a prisoner of war, an escapee, a wanderer through a strange land, and his eventual meeting with the famous Communist leader, Mao Zedong. This fascinating and engaging story shares the life of a war hero who was the only World War II prisoner of war to successfully escape, inspiring readers by revealing the personal strength and courageous adventures of a lone survivor.

Classification

• Dewey Decimal: 940.54725113092

Book Details

• Physical Description: 6.4"x9.1"x1.2"; 1.2 lb; 272 pages
• Edition Info: Hardcover; 2007-05-28

Subjects

• Biographies & Memoirs -- General
• History -- Americas -- United States -- 20th Century -- General
• History -- Asia -- Japan
• History -- Asia -- China -- General
• History -- Military -- General
• History -- Military -- World War II -- General
• History -- Military -- World War II -- Personal Narratives
• History -- Military -- World War II -- Asia
• History -- Military -- Life & Institutions

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