81 Days Below Zero
The Incredible Survival Story of a World War II Pilot in Alaska's Frozen Wilderness
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Richard Ferrone
About this listen
The untold story of Leon Crane, the only surviving crew member of a World War II B-24 crash on a remote mountain near the Arctic Circle, who managed to stay alive 81 days in sub-zero temperature by making peace with nature, and end his ordeal by walking along a river to safety. Part World War II story, part Alaskan adventure story, part survival story, and even part inspirational story, this is what we call "a good listen".
This is the first full-length retelling of Crane's incredible survivalist story. It has been noted in magazines and in story collections over the years. Most notably, just after the war ended, Crane's story was included in the aptly titled book, The 100 Best True Stories of World War II. Additionally, in the 1970s the story was a part of John McPhee's hot-selling collection of Alaskan survival tales, Coming into the Country.
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- James
- 16-04-16
Not the best survival story you'll hear
The author goes off on tangent after tangent, interrupting what is not the most interesting story you'll ever hear.
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- Steve Ace Rothstein
- 06-12-24
Solid story that goes off course at every possible tangent
Very good overall but I switched off plenty when the story leaves the main theme of survival in Alaska. It covers everything from politics to ww2 strategies as well as other sub stories of characters within the book. I wanted it to keep with the man ok the ground so was frustrating at times. Overall: good.
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- Damian McBride
- 06-09-16
Keeps Deviating away from main story
20% of the content is about the actual story... rest of it not required... disappointed!
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- ania
- 02-01-17
Boring
I am quite amazed how the author made this potentially fascinating story sooooo boooring. The narrator harsh and dull voice doesn't help either.
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