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No Surrender
- My Thirty-Year War
- Narrated by: Lane Nishikawa
- Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
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Publisher's Summary
In the Spring of 1974, 2nd Lt. Hiroo Onoda of the Japanese army made world headlines when he emerged from the Philippine jungle after a thirty-year ordeal. Hunted in turn by American troops, the Philippine army and police, hostile islanders, and eventually successive Japanese search parties, Onoda had skillfully outmaneuvered all his pursuers, convinced that World War II was still being fought and waiting for the day when his fellow soldiers would return victorious.
This first-person account of those years of evading capture and trying to stay alive is filled with drama, tension, and excitement.Readers learn about Onoda's early life, his training as an intelligence officer, and his final assignment to the Philippine island of Lubang. When American forces take over the island, he retreats into the mountains and life becomes a constant battle against the elements as well as the enemy.
The description of his selfless dedication to a cause allows us a rare glimpse of the invincible spirit of the human being, and his ingenuity in adapting to primitive surroundings is a commentary on man's resourcefulness. Even after the Japanese forces surrender or are killed, courage and conviction allow him and his few comrades to continue until he alone returns to civilization.
A soldier who fought and survived the war's longest, loneliest battle, Onoda became a hero to his people and his account of events, first published in Japan in 1974 and in English in 1975, has enjoyed an approving audience ever since.
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- Roberta W
- 2023-12-10
Enthralling
Absolutely engaging and enthralling. I remember the news when he emerged and reentered society and always wondered how this could have happened. How could he not know the war had ended?! I discovered a story about supreme dedication to orders, the many efforts made to reach him, and how he came to see these efforts as deception. Remarkable.
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- WJ
- 2021-09-30
The result of fanatisism taken to the extreme.
Obviously biased, but no doubt fascinating story of nationalism and militarism taken to their boundaries. Can't begin to put myself into this veteran's mindstate or others like him, however, at least I've now heard him try to explain the mental gymnastics needed to convince oneself that the Japanese Empire hadn't surrendered despite all evidence the the contrary.
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- Robert Belanger
- 2020-02-12
Unbelievable dedication
What an amazing account of one man's steadfast dedication to serve and honor his country.
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- Jonathan Sparey
- 2022-04-21
an incredible story
I saw a picture with a small story about this. I have alot of questions that will never be answered. This isn't a sad storey it was interesting. I would recommend listening to it. narration was good.
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- Pavittar
- 2023-11-26
Really Inspiring true story.
I am very inspired by Hiroo Onada. He gain real respect on earth. Real hero.
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- Joel
- 2021-04-22
Quite Good
I had always been curious about this fella, and based on the description, this seemed to be the best audiobook available on him. After listening to the whole thing, I was probably right.
If you want to learn about what he was facing, what was on his mind, what experiences he had gone through while on that island, this is definitely that book. This is his story as told by him, after all (and read by a very, very good narrator). However, if you have any other areas of interest on the topic, you will need further resources.
I would have liked for the book to have included aspects on how his presence affected the Islanders in their daily lives, as well as the man/myth/legend they must have perceived him as. I would have also liked to have heard how he was portrayed in Japan both during and after his thirty year absence.
Finally, an afterward about what he had done with the rest of his life would be nice. The ending feels quite abrupt.
Those things being said, It is a wonderful 6 hour listen. 30 years...
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- Alta-tenor
- 2018-04-12
Spellbinding!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The hours just seemed to fly by as I was listening to it. That saying “truth is stranger than fiction“ is really true in this case. There were so many things I found remarkable: Hiroo’s strength of spirit, his unrelenting perseverance, his loyalty and leadership toward his men, his bravery and determination. He was, in fact, the perfect soldier. Sadly his only failing, was his stubborn refusal to think outside the box of his preconceived notion‘s. He was trained well indeed and it was right for him to be honoured as a hero -not for what he represented in the old imperial Japan, but in his personal accomplishments of duty and sacrifice. I highly recommend this fascinating book.
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