81 Days Below Zero
The Incredible Survival Story of a World War II Pilot in Alaska's Frozen Wilderness
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Narrated by:
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Richard Ferrone
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Written by:
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Brian Murphy
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Toula Vlahou
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.
©2015 Brian Murphy (P)2015 Recorded BooksWhat listeners say about 81 Days Below Zero
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- Ryan Weatherby
- 2019-03-25
very good story.
It jumps around alot. Very good story though
enjoyed it. Multiple story's not just his.
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- R Belanger
- 2020-02-04
Surviving WWII in Alaska/Yukon
Great story of endurance in sub-zero temperatures. The story tells the background of all involved.
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- Anonymous User
- 2024-09-30
Engaging Story!
This was a great read. The author keeps your attention for the entire book while filling out the story with a variety of historical research. Cranes survival story is incredible and yet there is still so much mystery left in this story.
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- Gregg
- 2023-12-06
Main story great. Lots of extra bore
I loved the main story but there was far too much extra garbage included. Just stick to telling the story people got the book to hear.
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- Anonymous User
- 2020-03-14
Writer tends to get lost
This is an interesting story but the writer has a tendency to wander off the topic and several times in the early part of the story I found myself wondering what the name of the book was and how he got off subject. So much filler that he looses the story line in places.
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