The Railway Man (book)

*The Railway Man* is a memoir by Eric Lomax, recounting his experiences as a British soldier captured during World War II and subjected to brutal Japanese prisoner-of-war camp conditions. The book details his suffering, resilience, and post-war struggles with trauma and anger. It also explores his later life, especially his efforts toward reconciliation after discovering his Japanese captors, including the man responsible for his torture, were seeking forgiveness. The story highlights themes of endurance, healing, and the human capacity for forgiveness, providing a powerful account of survival and the complex process of overcoming past trauma.