For a long time I wanted a write about this book. But every time I stared writing, I get a cold feet.
I do not wish to procrastinate anymore, the reason I am so afraid is because this book is very close to my heart, I read this book when I was in school since then it lived in my heart. It gave me power to fight back at any difficult situation. It help me overcome many challenges in life. So basically it a powerful book.
So I wanted to write a equally powerful book review. But then I realize that the story will talk for itself.
"The story about a real Man" is written by Boris Polevoy He was a very famous Russian author. Polevoy was said to have been a journalist during second world war.
This is the real story of a "Real Man" Alexei Petrovich Maresive. Who was a soviet pilot during the last years of world war II.
In April 1942 Maresive got into fight with two Nazi warplanes. They pressed him so hard that he could not get out of the trap . His plane was downed in a forest . Alexei tried to land the plane on the ice of a small lake but failed; still he miraculously survived.His plan crashed into snow, which softened the landing. With several bleeding wounds, he crawled through the dense Russian forest for 18 days until he reached safety in the village of Plavni.
A week after Alexei was taken to the hospital.
By the time however, Alexei's injuries had deteriorated: amputation of both legs was the only way to save his life . After the amputation, he was depressed and lost all his hope of going back to his services but then he read a newspaper story about the Russian pilot Prokofyev-Seversky who had lost a foot, but still managed to continue flying. Alexei decided that he would fly again.
He spent year learning how to use his prosthetic devices. Struggling through the pain, he finally learned to walk and even dance. Few people could tell at first that Alexei had no legs. Even the doctors at the military commission did not spot his artificial limbs. They were surprised when they found out about Alexei's bravery and gave him a nod on his request to resume flying.
The book has many beautiful details about Alexei struggle and how skillfully he trained himself. It was not at all easy for him but with the proper planing and discipline he achieved his goals.
Author did a very impressive job of creating a atmosphere where you feel as if you are in that situation, as if you are stuck in that forest without any food or water, you feel you are part of this novel.
In today's world we all are bombarded with all kind of "Man" movies like "Man of steel" , "Iron Man",where the so called imaginary Man are glorified 100 % then the real people. At the same time we should not forget about such "Real Man". Remembering them with respect is the least thing we would do.
I feel that we should encourage this kind of heroism in our society, as specially to our youth
To read such kind of novels which will help them to grow into real person.
In April 1942 Maresive got into fight with two Nazi warplanes. They pressed him so hard that he could not get out of the trap . His plane was downed in a forest . Alexei tried to land the plane on the ice of a small lake but failed; still he miraculously survived.His plan crashed into snow, which softened the landing. With several bleeding wounds, he crawled through the dense Russian forest for 18 days until he reached safety in the village of Plavni.
A week after Alexei was taken to the hospital.
By the time however, Alexei's injuries had deteriorated: amputation of both legs was the only way to save his life . After the amputation, he was depressed and lost all his hope of going back to his services but then he read a newspaper story about the Russian pilot Prokofyev-Seversky who had lost a foot, but still managed to continue flying. Alexei decided that he would fly again.
He spent year learning how to use his prosthetic devices. Struggling through the pain, he finally learned to walk and even dance. Few people could tell at first that Alexei had no legs. Even the doctors at the military commission did not spot his artificial limbs. They were surprised when they found out about Alexei's bravery and gave him a nod on his request to resume flying.
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| Alexei Petrovich Maresive |
Author did a very impressive job of creating a atmosphere where you feel as if you are in that situation, as if you are stuck in that forest without any food or water, you feel you are part of this novel.
In today's world we all are bombarded with all kind of "Man" movies like "Man of steel" , "Iron Man",where the so called imaginary Man are glorified 100 % then the real people. At the same time we should not forget about such "Real Man". Remembering them with respect is the least thing we would do.
I feel that we should encourage this kind of heroism in our society, as specially to our youth
To read such kind of novels which will help them to grow into real person.
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