The 21 Escapes of Lt Alastair Cram - by David M Guss (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The extraordinary - and never before told - story of Alastair Cram, the British soldier who escaped from prisoner-of-war camps not once but more than twenty times.

Review Quotes

"As anti-Judaism and Holocaust denial resurges through the world, it's more vital than ever to present Holocaust survivors, and that is what D.Z. Stone does in this unique tale of a couple who met while in ghetto but then reunited and married and had a long and amazing life together. I found myself admiring and being in awe of Willi and Kati Salcer, especially their determination to thrive in the world that dared to obliterate their families. In a way they remind me of my own grandparents, Gd rest their souls who have died weeks within of each other. The tale is non fiction, but is presented in a very engaging manner, with both sides giving thoughts and opinions about one another, a documentary being narrated by two people. I feel privileged to have read and gotten to know Willi and Kati Salcer."--Svetlana, Svetlana's Reads and Views

"Endlessly fascinating. Cram's story sizzles with adventure." --Giles Milton, author, Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

"Reads like a John Buchan novel." --History of War

"The story of Alastair Cram is a remarkable one, perhaps richer for having remained untold for so long . . . a book that ranks among the best escape literature." --Times

About the Author

David M. Guss is a writer, anthropologist, published poet and translator. He was introduced to Alistair Cram's widow, Isobel, and given full access to his papers, including the wartime journals on which this book is based. He lives in Somerville, Massachusetts.