This book has been out of print for some time:


[i] Escape from Laos[/i], by Dieter Dengler.

Anyone have a copy that I can buy, borrow, trade? I have to read this book.

I first found out about it from watching a documentary called, "Little Dieter Must Fly."
It is all about a post WWII German immigrant,Dieter, who comes to America to become a pilot. He joins the Navy, and is shot down over North Vietnam in his A-1 Skyraider.(One of my all time favorite planes.) Anyway, he is captured and taken to Laos, where he endures incredible hardships. He,and several other prisoners finally get a chance to escape and head off in different directions. Dieter is the only man who is ever heard from again. I was really moved by this film. If you get a chance to check it out, please do. Very powerful. What really stood out in this film is Dieter himself. A very charming and likable guy. He shows absolutely no animosity towards anybody. Very humble. I was sorry to hear of his passing, only a few months ago.

 Sorry, so long. If any of you can help me out, I sure would appreciate it.

Try here, they can also maybe find a used one.

[url]http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-form/107-6758215-7805369[/url]

ColtShorty

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Sorry Mach1, can´t help with the book but the same documentary aired here in Finland. Great story.

Thanks, for the replies. I'll try the links listed above. I just thought maybe someone here had a copy of this book on hand.

found this at bookfinders.com.....Hurry there was only this one.

                                      The title you requested:

                                            Booknumber: 054403
                                            DENGLER, DIETER, - Escape From Laos. Presidio Press, 1979,
                                            ISBN: 0-89141-076-7, VG/Excel, HC/DJ, Hardcover (half cloth
                                            covered, slight tears on front cover, shelf wear on bottom),
                                            Dustjacket (price clipped, corners worn), map of escape included. .
                                            USD 25.00

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Nightstalker, I called immediately after seeing your post.......Sold! [>(] I used the book search services, and out of 12,000 bookstores that use this, only the above place had this book! Very rare. Oh, well, I did find a local Library that has this book on their shelf, I am picking it up tonight. [:D] Thanks, for posting anyway. I appreciate it.