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PublisherSilverleaf Press
ISBN-101933317876
ISBN-139781933317878
eBay Product ID (ePID)57103700
Product Key Features
Book TitleRescued by Mao : World War II, Wake Island, and My Remarkable Escape to Freedom Across Mainland China
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary / World War II, United States / 20th Century
Publication Year2007
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorWilliam Taylor
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight19.4 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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Reviews"An engaging story of escape and survival that is unusually well told. I really enjoyed the book." -Alex Kershaw, author,The Longest WinterandThe Few, "An engaging story of escape and survival that is unusually well told. I really enjoyed the book." -Alex Kershaw, author, The Longest Winter and The Few, "An engaging story of escape and survival that is unusually well told. I really enjoyed the book." —Alex Kershaw, author, The Longest Winter and The Few, "Eighty-nine-year-old Bill Taylor waited a long time to tell his World War II story -- and a remarkable one it is." -- "Las Vegas Sun", " Rescued by Mao is the story of a true American hero told in his own words." —Gregory J. W. Urwin, professor of history, Temple University, "On Wake and as a POW in China, William Taylor's actions held up the highest tradition of the United States Naval Service." "-- "General John F. McKinney, "Eighty-nine-year-old Bill Taylor waited a long time to tell his World War II story —and a remarkable one it is." — Las Vegas Sun, "Rescued by Maois the story of a true American hero told in his own words." -Gregory J. W. Urwin, professor of history, Temple University, "Eighty-nine-year-old Bill Taylor waited a long time to tell his World War II story -and a remarkable one it is." - Las Vegas Sun, "Eighty-nine-year-old Bill Taylor waited a long time to tell his World War II story -and a remarkable one it is." -Las Vegas Sun, ""Rescued by Mao" is the story of a true American hero told in his own words." -- Gregory J. W. Urwin, professor of history, Temple University, "On Wake and as a POW in China, William Taylor's actions held up the highest tradition of the United States Naval Service." -General John F. McKinney, "An engaging story of escape and survival that is unusually well told. I really enjoyed the book." -- Alex Kershaw, author, "The Longest Winter" and "The Few", "On Wake and as a POW in China, William Taylor's actions held up the highest tradition of the United States Naval Service." - General John F. McKinney, " Rescued by Mao is the story of a true American hero told in his own words." -Gregory J. W. Urwin, professor of history, Temple University, "On Wake and as a POW in China, William Taylor's actions held up the highest tradition of the United States Naval Service." — General John F. McKinney
SynopsisFor 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., 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.
