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*The instant New York Times bestseller* The untold story of four of the most decorated soldiers of World War II—all Medal of Honor recipients—from the beaches of French Morocco to Hitler’s own mountaintop fortress, by the national bestselling author of The First Wave “Pitch-perfect...

I am Bob. I was born in the UK in 1939. I now live in Finland. I am recovering from a mini-stroke, which affected my speech. I talk of my life, my two bankruptcies and my trials and tribulations of life. Fighting Crohn's disease, kidney disease, lung disease, spinal tumour, neuropathy and trying not to laugh at my impotence. I am so happy to be alive and the Finnish health care has been wonderful. They have given me a mobility scooter and a very cheap taxi service which can take me and my scooter very cheaply within the county of North Savoy. I have a pension and a wonderful wife and ...

Series Summary "Lost in the Wild" chronicles three remarkable modern survival stories of people who vanished into wilderness areas and defied death through extraordinary resilience, ingenuity, and determination. From the frozen Sierra Nevada mountains to the dense Hawaiian rainforest and the desolate Alabama wilderness, these tales reveal how ordinary people discovered extraordinary strength when faced with nature's indifference. Each episode explores not only the physical challenges of survival but also the psychological journey—how the mind copes with extreme isolation, fear, and the ...