The Long Walk by Slavomir Rawicz

"The Long Walk" by Slavomir Rawicz recounts the author's harrowing journey as a Polish prisoner during World War II. After escaping from a Siberian labor camp, he and a small group of fellow escapees trek over 4,000 miles across harsh terrains, including the vast expanses of the Siberian wilderness and the deserts of Mongolia, in a quest for freedom. The book details their struggles against nature, starvation, and pursuit by Soviet authorities, ultimately highlighting themes of resilience, human spirit, and the longing for freedom amid adversity. It has sparked discussions on its historical accuracy and inspiration.