Facing Fear
Anna Hampton
Mentioned 1 year ago
Earth’s Deadliest Waters: 1,000 Miles From Land
Book Recommendations
Real Survival Stories
True stories of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary survival situations. Stranded in the desert. Lost in the jungle. Marooned in the mountains. Shipwrecked on the high seas. You'll hear from individuals who had everything against them. But even then, they refused to give in… Hosted by John...
Episodes
141
Books
19
Recently mentioned
Latest Recommendations
Darkness Descending (World at War, Book 2)
Harry Turtledove
Mentioned 1 year ago
Transylvania Trek: Horror Story in the Wild
Dracula (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)
Bram Stoker
Mentioned 1 year ago
Too Late to Run: Family Trapped by Flames
Swimming With Crocodiles
Will Chaffey
Mentioned 1 year ago
Starvation in the Outback: Aussie Bushwhacking
D-Day
Giles Milton
Mentioned 2 years ago
Introducing: D-Day: The Tide Turns - Episode 1
Overlord
Max Hastings
Mentioned 2 years ago
Introducing: D-Day: The Tide Turns - Episode 1
D-Day
Antony Beevor
Mentioned 2 years ago
Introducing: D-Day: The Tide Turns - Episode 1
Army Girls
Fenella J. Miller
Mentioned 2 years ago
Introducing: D-Day: The Tide Turns - Episode 1
![[Operation Fortitude] [By: Levine, Joshua] [March, 2012] cover](https://media.podcastbookpicks.com/books/1977.jpg)
[Operation Fortitude] [By
Mentioned 2 years ago
Introducing: D-Day: The Tide Turns - Episode 1
D Day Through German Eyes
Holger Eckhertz
Mentioned 2 years ago
Introducing: D-Day: The Tide Turns - Episode 1
Things I Learned from Falling
Claire Nelson
Mentioned 2 years ago
Desert Rescue: Blazing Sun, Twist of Fate
And I Alone Survived
Lauren Elder
Mentioned 2 years ago
Plane Crash in the High Sierras
Most Recommended
6 Below
Miracle on the Mountain
The podcast host recommended the book as a way for listeners to learn more about Eric LeMarque's harrowing survival ordeal on Mammoth Mountain. It was highlighted in two episodes that centered on his story, with the host urging the audience to read the title for additional details. The recommendation was presented as a clear endorsement of the book's relevance to the episode topics.
Listen on Audible
7-day free trial
Episode: Snowboard Misadventure: Off-Piste Odyssey (Part 2...
The podcast host recommended the book "6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain" as a way for listeners to learn more about Eric LeMarque's survival story. The book details the arduous ordeal he faced on Mammoth Mountain.
"
For more on Eric's story, read 6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain.
Episode: Snowboard Misadventure: Last Man on the Mountain (...
The podcast encourages listeners to read this book for more information about Eric LeMarque's story, which is the subject of the episode.
"
For more on Eric's story, read 6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain.
Bowling Alone
The Collapse and Revival of American Community
Brett Archibald's book, "Alone", tells the story of his survival after being swept overboard into the Indian Ocean during a stormy boat trip in Indonesia.
"
For more on Brett's story read his book, Alone.
— Episode: Man Overboard: No Land in Sight
Listen on Audible
7-day free trial
Episode: Man Overboard: No Land in Sight
Brett Archibald's book, "Alone", tells the story of his survival after being swept overboard into the Indian Ocean during a stormy boat trip in Indonesia.
"
For more on Brett's story read his book, Alone.
D-Day
The Soldiers' Story
The book was referenced as a source while the narrator explained why the Allies chose Normandy over the more obvious Pas‑de‑Calais landing site, noting the author's expertise on the soldiers' experience. No specific recommendation was given, and the mention served mainly to provide historical context.
Listen on Audible
7-day free trial
Episode: Introducing: D-Day: The Tide Turns - Episode 1
The Pas-de-Calais was considered the more likely landing spot for the Allies as it was closer to Germany, but it was heavily defended and the Germans were expecting the invasion there. The beaches of Normandy were seen as a better option because of the long, sandy beaches that would allow large numbers of troops to come ashore. The Pas-de-Calais area was also better defended.
"
Giles Milton is the author of D-Day, the soldier's story.
The Pas-de-Calais was in some ways the obvious choice because it was certainly a lot nearer to Germany than the beaches of Normandy, but it was extremely heavily defended and the Germans also thought the Allies were going to land there.
And so Normandy was an attractive option, partly because of the beaches, these long sandy beaches, which would allow huge numbers of infantry to come ashore.
And also it was slightly less well defended than the Pas-de-Calais area.
Overlord
D-Day and the Battle for Normandy
The episode highlighted the book as a detailed account of the planning and logistics behind the D-Day invasion, noting that the author described it as one of the greatest feats of organization ever undertaken. The narrator emphasized the extraordinary achievement of the civilian staff officers who solved massive problems, underscoring the book's insight into the operation.
Listen on Audible
7-day free trial
Episode: Introducing: D-Day: The Tide Turns - Episode 1
Sir Max Hastings described the planning and organization of the D-Day invasion as one of the greatest feats of its kind, saying it was an extraordinary achievement.
"
Sir Max Hastings is author of Overlord, D-Day and the Battle for Normandy.
It was one of the greatest feats of planning and organization and logistics ever known, even before you started on the fighting.
And all those staff officers who, they weren't soldiers, they were civilians in uniforms. They were clever accountants and mathematicians and anybody who could add and subtract. And they were sitting there day after day and month after month, solving all sorts of huge problems every day. And it was an extraordinary achievement.
D-Day
The Battle for Normandy
The hosts highlighted the author's credentials as a former army officer and best‑selling historian, noting his detailed account of the Normandy invasion. They praised the book's vivid description of the Allies' fake army group deception, calling it absolutely brilliant. The episode presented the title as essential reading for anyone interested in D‑Day.
Listen on Audible
7-day free trial
Episode: Introducing: D-Day: The Tide Turns - Episode 1
Sir Anthony Beaver, a former army officer and best-selling historian, described how the Allies created a completely fake army group to make the Germans think they were going to invade the Pas de Calais, and that it was absolutely brilliant.
"
Sir Anthony Beaver is the number one best-selling historian in Britain.
A former army officer, his books include The Second World War and D-Day, the Battle for Normandy.
They had a totally fake army group which was supposedly going to come down the east coast of England from Kent and invade the Pas de Calais.
And I mean it was absolutely brilliant.
Army Girls
Operation Winter Wedding
The book was referenced when Dr. Tessa Dunlop discussed the crucial logistical roles women played in the lead‑up to D‑Day, using her expertise as the author to illustrate how women fed, packed, and organized supplies for the troops. The mention served to underscore the historical contribution of women rather than to promote the title directly.
Listen on Audible
7-day free trial
Episode: Introducing: D-Day: The Tide Turns - Episode 1
Dr. Tessa Dunlop, a historian and author, explained that women were involved in many logistical tasks during the lead up to the D-Day invasion, such as feeding the troops, packing their kit bags, sewing their kit bags, typing up troop orders, logistically shunting them across the country and so on.
"
Dr Tessa Dunlop, historian and author of Army Girls.
If you have up to two million men based in Britain, training all over the country, who's feeding them? Who's packing their kit bags? Who's sewing their kit bags? Who's typing up the troop orders and the marches? Who's logistically shunting them from one end of the country to the other end of the country? Women. All that stuff is increasingly done by women.
[Operation Fortitude] [By
Levine, Joshua] [March, 2012]
The episode featured the author explaining that the book detailed how strategic deception during the war was a massive, interlinked plan designed to confuse the enemy on a huge scale. It highlighted the complexity and scope of the operation, portraying it as a significant historical insight. The discussion conveyed strong approval of the title as an informative look at the greatest WWII hoax.
Listen on Audible
7-day free trial
Episode: Introducing: D-Day: The Tide Turns - Episode 1
Joshua Levine, the author of 'Operation Fortitude: The Greatest Hoax of the Second World War', explained how strategic deception worked, saying that it is a step up from a normal military deception because you are building up a whole plan to confuse the enemy on a huge scale. It is much more complex, interlinked and bigger.
"
Joshua Levine is the author of Operation Fortitude, the greatest hoax of the Second World War.
Strategic deception is kind of a step up because you're building up this overall plan which is trying to confuse the enemy on a huge scale. It's much more complicated, it's much more interlinked, it's much bigger.
You are fooling the enemy about your entire political and military strategy.
D Day Through German Eyes
New Edition - Books One & Two
The book was introduced by its author, who explained how Operation Fortitude cleverly created a fictitious US First Army Group to mislead the Germans. He emphasized the brilliance of this deception and highlighted the unique German perspective on D-Day. The discussion presented the title as an insightful look into the Allied strategy.
Listen on Audible
7-day free trial
Episode: Introducing: D-Day: The Tide Turns - Episode 1
Jonathan Trigg, the author of 'D-Day Through German Eyes', commented on the success of Operation Fortitude, saying it was brilliant because the Allies created a fake army group that didn't exist called the US First Army Group.
"
Jonathan Trigg is the author of D-Day through German eyes.
It was brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.
They created the US First Army Group, this enormous military force that just didn't exist.
![[Operation Fortitude] [By: Levine, Joshua] [March, 2012] Cover](https://media.podcastbookpicks.com/books/1983.jpg)
[Operation Fortitude] [By
Levine, Joshua] [March, 2012]
The host highlighted the book as a deep dive into the massive strategic deception behind the greatest hoax of the Second World War, explaining how it illustrated the complexity and scale of fooling an enemy about political and military plans. They praised the author's insight into the interlinked nature of such operations, positioning the title as essential for understanding large‑scale deception tactics.
Listen on Audible
7-day free trial
Episode: Introducing: D-Day: The Tide Turns - Episode 1
Strategic deception, as a concept, is building a plan to confuse the enemy on a huge scale. It's much more complicated, interlinked and bigger than simple trickery, and it aims to fool the enemy about your political and military strategy.
"
Joshua Levine is the author of Operation Fortitude, the greatest hoax of the Second World War.
Strategic deception is kind of a step up because you're building up this overall plan which is trying to confuse the enemy on a huge scale.
It's much more complicated, it's much more interlinked, it's much bigger.
You are fooling the enemy about your entire political and military strategy.
D Day Through German Eyes
New Edition - Books One & Two
In the episode introducing the D‑Day series, the hosts highlighted the title as a source that presents the German perspective on the Allied deception, noting the author's insight and describing the operation as brilliant. The discussion was positive but primarily served to contextualize the episode’s theme.
Listen on Audible
7-day free trial
Episode: Introducing: D-Day: The Tide Turns - Episode 1
The Germans were fooled by the Allies creating the US First Army Group, a large military force that didn't exist, as part of Operation Fortitude.
"
Jonathan Trigg is the author of D-Day through German eyes.
It was brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.
They created the US First Army Group, this enormous military force that just didn't exist.
Things I Learned from Falling
A Memoir
The hosts highlighted the memoir as a source that detailed Claire's remarkable survival experience. They suggested listeners read the book to learn more about her story. The overall tone was positive, presenting it as a recommended read.
Listen on Audible
7-day free trial
Episode: Desert Rescue: Blazing Sun, Twist of Fate
It was the book that shared Claire's amazing story of survival.
"
For more on Claire's amazing story read Things I Learned from Falling.
And I Alone Survived
The title was brought up as a source for listeners who wanted to learn more about the survivor's experience, with the host directing the audience to read it. No further commentary or evaluation was offered, making it a brief, casual mention.
Listen on Audible
7-day free trial
Episode: Plane Crash in the High Sierras
Lauren Elder's survival story, told in the book "And I Alone Survived," was mentioned, although no details about the book itself were shared.
"
For more on Lauren's story read And I Alone Survived.
The Twenty-Ninth Day
Surviving a Grizzly Attack in the Canadian Tundra
The episode recapped Alex's harrowing grizzly attack and noted that the book provided a fuller account of his experience. The host suggested listeners read the title for additional details about the survival story.
Listen on Audible
7-day free trial
Episode: Arctic Adventure: Showdown on the Tundra
The podcast episode described Alex's survival story, which was said to be further detailed in this book.
"
For more on Alex's story, read The Twenty-Ninth Day.
Left for Dead
Shipwreck, Treachery, and Survival at the Edge of the World
The episode highlighted the title as a source for listeners who wanted a deeper look at the 1979 Fastnet Race tragedy, noting that it recounts the harrowing survival of a yachtsman after his vessel capsized in a violent storm, the loss of his crew, and his eventual helicopter rescue. The host recommended it as a way to learn more about the brutal conditions and miraculous rescue described in the story.
Listen on Audible
7-day free trial
Episode: Battered by a Megastorm: Yacht Race Catastrophe
The book recounts Nick Ward's harrowing survival story during the 1979 Fastnet Race, where he was left for dead after his yacht capsized in a violent storm. It details the brutal conditions, the loss of his crewmates, and his miraculous rescue by a helicopter.
"
For more on Nick's story, read Left for Dead: The 1979 Fastnet Race - One Man's Epic Story of Survival.
Marked for Life
Finding Grace and Grit Where You Least Expect It
The episode highlighted the book as a deeper look at Paul Templar's harrowing hippo attack and his subsequent recovery, emphasizing his resilience and perseverance. The narrator recommended listeners read the title for more detail on his story. The discussion presented the book as an inspiring account of grit in extreme circumstances.
Listen on Audible
7-day free trial
Episode: Swallowed by a Hippo: Zambezi River Safari
This book tells the story of Paul Templar, a safari guide who survived a ferocious hippo attack on the Zambezi River. It recounts the details of the attack and his recovery, highlighting his resilience and perseverance.
"
For more on Paul's story, read Marked for Life: Finding Grace and Grit Where You Least Expect It.
Dracula (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)
The hosts referenced the title while describing a 2003 adventure in Transylvania, noting that its association with myth and legend helped set a spooky atmosphere for the upcoming episode. They treated it as a cultural touchstone rather than a recommendation.
Listen on Audible
7-day free trial
Episode: Too Late to Run: Family Trapped by Flames
It was mentioned as part of the setting for a future episode, with the implication that it adds to Transylvania's mystique and the inherent danger of the environment.
"
in 2003 a 26 year old is adventuring through the wilds of transylvania a land of myth and legend ghost stories and bram stoker's dracula
Darkness Descending (World at War, Book 2)
Listen on Audible
7-day free trial
Swimming With Crocodiles
A True Story of Adventure and Survival
The episode centered on Will Chaffey's adventure and cited the book as the primary source for additional details. The host recommended listeners check out the title to learn more about the survival story.
Listen on Audible
7-day free trial
Episode: Starvation in the Outback: Aussie Bushwhacking
The podcast episode was based on this book, which was mentioned as a source for further information about Will Chaffey's experience.
"
For more on this story check out Swimming With Crocodiles by Will Chaffey.
Facing Fear
The Journey to Mature Courage in Risk and Persecution
The book was brought up as an example of extreme survival, recounting Lisa Blair's solo circumnavigation of Antarctica, a fierce storm that snapped her yacht's mast, and her subsequent fight for survival and recovery. The hosts highlighted its vivid portrayal of courage under perilous conditions, noting it as an inspiring story for listeners interested in real survival narratives.
Listen on Audible
7-day free trial
Note: The book recommendations on this page are discovered automatically from podcast transcripts, and may be incorrect or incomplete.