John C. reviewed The Airmen and the Headhunters: A True Story of Lost Soldiers, Heroic Tribesmen and the Unlikeliest Rescue of World War II on + 4 more book reviews
I loved this book and by the end of it I was breathless. It is an amazing true life adventure of survival, perseverance, faith and trust all in the time of war. I couldn't help but think of being lost in a tropical rain-forest in 1944-45 evading capture. I was transported there by the wonderful writing of Heimann.
Judith Heimann does a super job of putting the events and timeline in order as best she could from the interviews, memoirs, and post action recordings from the survivors of those who participated. Also, the book really shows the power of Christianity and how a little of it can go a long way even in the jungles of Borneo.
All I can say is read the book you will be rewarded.
Judith Heimann does a super job of putting the events and timeline in order as best she could from the interviews, memoirs, and post action recordings from the survivors of those who participated. Also, the book really shows the power of Christianity and how a little of it can go a long way even in the jungles of Borneo.
All I can say is read the book you will be rewarded.
Sandra B. reviewed The Airmen and the Headhunters: A True Story of Lost Soldiers, Heroic Tribesmen and the Unlikeliest Rescue of World War II on + 28 more book reviews
Excellent real story, well written.
Jackie M. (jackiemo) -
Amazing story! Because this is a non-fiction book, there are parts that drag a little bit to make sure all relevant information is included. In addition to being a WW2 survival story, this is also a look at a way of life of the Dayak people in Borneo that no longer exists.
Without these native people, it is unlikely that these airmen would have survived long enough to be rescued. The Dayaks provided food, shelter, survival training, and nursing care. Eventually, the native people also participated in a guerrilla war against the Japanese. These airmen were, with one exception, were aged 18 to around 23, which makes this story all the more incredible to me.
Without these native people, it is unlikely that these airmen would have survived long enough to be rescued. The Dayaks provided food, shelter, survival training, and nursing care. Eventually, the native people also participated in a guerrilla war against the Japanese. These airmen were, with one exception, were aged 18 to around 23, which makes this story all the more incredible to me.
