About the Author

Felice Benuzzi was born in Vienna in 1910 and grew up in Trieste, doing his early mountaineering in the Julian Alps. He studied law at Rome University and represented Italy as an international swimmer in 1933-35. Following the conclusion of the war he worked as a diplomat, including with the United Nations. He died in Rome in 1988.

Reviews

A most extraordinary and well-written prisoner-of-war and escape story - New YorkerA tale worth reading . . . Mr Benuzzi's paradoxical mixture of pride and self-mocking humility is attractive; his courage is amazing; his story dramatic - New York TimesA wonderful story of crazy courage that warms the heart! - Library Journal