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Artist
Zuckoff, Mitchell
ISBN
0061988359
Book Title
Lost in Shangri-La : A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II
Item Length
8in
Publisher
HarperCollins
Publication Year
2012
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
1in
Author
Mitchell Zuckoff
Genre
Technology & Engineering, History, Social Science
Topic
Military / World War II, Military / General, Military / Afghan War (2001-), Military / United States, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Aeronautics & Astronautics, Oceania
Item Width
5.3in
Item Weight
11.1 Oz
Number of Pages
432 Pages

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A New York Times bestseller, the extraordinary World War II mission to rescue survivors of a U.S. military plane crash in an isolated corner of the South Pacific, and the ancient indigenous tribe members that aided those stranded on the ground in this "Shangri-La." Award-winning former Boston Globe reporter Mitchell Zuckoffunleashes the exhilarating, untold story of an extraordinary World War IIrescue mission, where a plane crash in the South Pacific plunged a trio of U.S.military personnel into a land that time forgot. Fans of Hampton Sides' Ghost Soldiers , Marcus Luttrell's Lone Survivor , and David Grann's The Lost Cityof Z will be captivated by Zuckoff's masterfullyrecounted, all-true story of danger, daring, determination, and discovery injungle-clad New Guinea during the final days of WWII.

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Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0061988359
ISBN-13
9780061988356
eBay Product ID (ePID)
117352058

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Book Title
Lost in Shangri-La : A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II
Author
Mitchell Zuckoff
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Military / World War II, Military / General, Military / Afghan War (2001-), Military / United States, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Aeronautics & Astronautics, Oceania
Publication Year
2012
Genre
Technology & Engineering, History, Social Science
Number of Pages
432 Pages

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Item Length
8in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
5.3in
Item Weight
11.1 Oz

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This is an absorbing adventure right out of the Saturday-morning serials. . . .  Lost in Shangri-La deserves a spot on the shelf of Greatest Generation nonfiction. It puts the reader smack into the jungle., Mitchell Zuckoff has uncovered, and vividly reconstructed, such an astonishing tale. . . . Zuckoff skillfully builds narrative tension and deft character portraits. . . . . He has pulled off a remarkable feat — and held the reader firmly in the grip., Zuckoff transforms impressive research into a deft narrative that brings the saga of the survivors to life., Mitchell Zuckoff has uncovered, and vividly reconstructed, such an astonishing tale. . . . Zuckoff skillfully builds narrative tension and deft character portraits. . . . . He has pulled off a remarkable feat -- and held the reader firmly in the grip., "A truly incredible adventure." -- New York Times Book Review "[A] gripplingly cinematic account. . . . A remarkable cast of characters. . . . A. " -- Entertainment Weekly "This is an absorbing adventure right out of the Saturday-morning serials. . . . Lost in Shangri-La deserves a spot on the shelf of Greatest Generation nonfiction. It puts the reader smack into the jungle. " -- Cleveland Plain Dealer "Zuckoff transforms impressive research into a deft narrative that brings the saga of the survivors to life." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Zuckoff delivers a remarkable survival story. . . . In this well-crafted book, Zuckoff turns the long-forgotten episode into an unusually exciting narrative. . . . Polished, fast-paced and immensely readable--ready for the big screen." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "[An] engaging story. . . . This excellent book will be enjoyed by anyone who loves true adventure stories." -- Library Journal (starred review) "A riveting tale in the hands of a good storyteller. . . . LOST IN SHANGRI-LA is the most thrilling book, fiction or nonfiction, that I have read since I can't remember when." -- Seattle Times "Mitchell Zuckoff has uncovered, and vividly reconstructed, such an astonishing tale. . . . Zuckoff skillfully builds narrative tension and deft character portraits. . . . . He has pulled off a remarkable feat -- and held the reader firmly in the grip." -- David Grann, Washington Post, '[A] gripplingly cinematic account....A remarkable cast of characters.... A. ? (Entertainment Weekly), A riveting tale in the hands of a good storyteller. . . . LOST IN SHANGRI-LA is the most thrilling book, fiction or nonfiction, that I have read since I can't remember when., Zuckoff delivers a remarkable survival story. . . . In this well-crafted book, Zuckoff turns the long-forgotten episode into an unusually exciting narrative. . . . Polished, fast-paced and immensely readable--ready for the big screen., [An] engaging story. . . . This excellent book will be enjoyed by anyone who loves true adventure stories., Zuckoff delivers a remarkable survival story. . . . In this well-crafted book, Zuckoff turns the long-forgotten episode into an unusually exciting narrative. . . . Polished, fast-paced and immensely readable-ready for the big screen., Zuckoff delivers a remarkable survival story. . . . In this well-crafted book, Zuckoff turns the long-forgotten episode into an unusually exciting narrative. . . . Polished, fast-paced and immensely readable—ready for the big screen., Mitchell Zuckoff has uncovered, and vividly reconstructed, such an astonishing tale. . . . Zuckoff skillfully builds narrative tension and deft character portraits. . . . . He has pulled off a remarkable feat - and held the reader firmly in the grip., '[A] gripplingly cinematic account. . . . A remarkable cast of characters. . . .  A. ? (Entertainment Weekly)
Dewey Decimal
940.54/8
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
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  • by seasidesal
    Dec 04, 2012

    One of the best books I have read all year. Not for war history buffs only

    This is one book that definitely needs to be made into a movie. The story is about a group of military people going on a sight seeing plane trip into New Guinea to look at a village of natives that is referred to as Shangri-La. (They had been discovered earlier by another pilot and no one knew of their existance) Unfortunately the plane crashes with only a few surviors to make their way out of the jungle. They have no idea if the natives are friendly or how to get out. I don't want to give away too many details because the story is incredible about how they were found and rescued. While they were waiting to be rescued they were able to communicate and live with the natives for awhile which was interesting as the natives thought they were spririts. Their storytelling that had been ...

  • by hagelganzski
    Jun 03, 2020

    Exactly as advertised

    It was a replacement for the same book I lost over the years and I didn't want to be without it in my library. It is a great book and the condition was almost new.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

  • by nio_jtt_5ghjhf8jfb
    Jan 16, 2019

    Result of facing hardship and challenges

    Well written with results of extensive research. Sad to see the greed of power over simple people.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

  • by coyote1243
    Jun 01, 2017

    Great book

    Great book to read.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

  • by bikerret66
    Dec 31, 2022

    True story, good pics

    Great book, well written, moved along and was a true WWII event!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

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