Hero

The Life and Legend of Lawrence of Arabia

De: Michael Korda

Narrado por: Robin Sachs

From Michael Korda, author of the New York Times bestselling Eisenhower biography Ike and the captivating Battle of Britain book With Wings Like Eagles, comes the critically-acclaimed definitive biography of T. E. Lawrence—the legendary British soldier, strategist, scholar, and adventurer whose exploits as “Lawrence of Arabia” created a legacy of mythic proportions in his own lifetime. Many know T.E. Lawrence from David Lean’s Oscar-winning 1962 biopic—based, itself, upon Lawrence’s autobiographical Seven Pillars of Wisdom—but in the tradition of modern biographers like John Meacham, David McCullough, and Barbara Leaming, Michael Korda’s penetrating new examination reveals new depth and character in the twentieth century’s quintessential English hero.

Thoroughly enjoyed!

Loved it . TE Lawrence remains a facinating topic and this book describes the man in an interesting way

Amazing story, good narration

This was a fascinating story. I've been ignorant for so long about the legend of Lawrence of Arabia. It's an amazing tale, and there's plenty of detail. There's a few academic and dry spots near the end, but it is a pretty good intro to the whole story. I found myself Googling for more info at the end of it (and this is a long book too). I really enjoyed it, the british narrator seems to really fit the tone of the writing too.

Well written and aptly performed

Extremely descriptive and very grabbing.
Thoroughly enjoyable and should be enjoyed by any who value not just historic figures, but the character behind them as well.

Excellent

I knew almost nothing about TE Lawrence before listening to this book. Now I feel pretty well informed on this amazing and historical figure. This also added to my knowledge of the Arab world. The book tells a great story, and one that is more interesting than fiction. It is long, but I enjoyed the whole thing. The most interesting was certainly the war years, but the aftermath was well told, and kept my interest.

A tale so marvelous it can only be fiction.

The story of perhaps Great Britain's greatest hero or at least, their finest offering in the 20th Century. Like Cincinnatus, he chose to live in the shadows after exhibiting his preeminence, just where the men of privilege and hubris wanted him to stay. If nothing else, T. E. Lawrence proves England is not a meritocracy.