Escape from Manus

Discover the awe-inspiring tale of survival and triumph in 'Escape from Manus,' the powerful memoir by Jaivet Ealom. This compelling book chronicles Ealom's astonishing journey from Myanmar to the harsh confines of the Manus Regional Processing Centre in Papua New Guinea. Fleeing a brutal regime in 2013, Ealom sought safety in Australia, only to find himself trapped in an infamous detention center. With blistering heat and years of uncertainty, he faced the harrowing choice of either imprisonment or returning to almost certain death. Through sheer determination and inspired by the popular series 'Prison Break,' Ealom orchestrated a meticulous escape plan that would lead him on a life-changing journey. This riveting narrative captures his miraculous six-month odyssey, navigating treacherous terrains by foot, boat, car, and plane to reach sanctuary in Canada. 'Escape from Manus' is more than just a memoir; it challenges our perceptions of asylum, resilience, and the human spirit. Perfect for readers looking for inspirational true stories, this book will stir your emotions and provoke deep reflection on the nature of refuge and freedom. Don't miss out on this brand new trade paperback edition, published in 2021 by Penguin Australia. Order now to experience this astonishing journey of courage and hope.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761040214
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 352


Description:
The awe-inspiring story of the only person to successfully escape from Australia's notorious offshore detention centre on Manus Island.

In 2013 Jaivet Ealom fled Myanmar's brutal regime and boarded a boat of asylum seekers bound for Australia. Instead of receiving refuge, he was transported to Australia's infamous Manus Regional Processing Centre.

Blistering hot days on the island turned into weeks, then years until, finally, facing either jail in Papua New Guinea or being returned to almost certain death in Myanmar, he took matters into his own hands. Drawing inspiration from the hit show Prison Break, Jaivet meticulously planned his escape. He made it out alive but was stateless, with no ID or passport. While the nightmare of Manus was behind him, his true escape to freedom had only just begun.

How Jaivet made it to sanctuary in Canada in a six-month-long odyssey by foot, boat, car and plane is miraculous. His story will astonish, anger and inspire you. It will make you reassess what it means to give refuge and redefine what can be achieved by one man determined to beat the odds.


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