We Die Alone
I originally read this book in 1967, as a twelve year old. It is the story of Jan Baalstrund, a Norwegian expatriot, and the lone survivor of an ambushed ship attacked by the Nazis during World War II. He has to cross Norway and get to Sweden in order to escape. It is the story of his journey, through a bitter winter, and the people who helped him along his journey, putting their lives at risk. The descriptions of Norway and its people was rich and makes you want to see if such a beautiful land and such courageous people really exist. I would recommend this book to those who love adventure and history buffs. I have read it twice as an adult.