10 books with exciting story based on real events

1. "I eat spoonfuls of silence", Michael Finkel

American journalist and author of the book tells the true story of a man who is almost 27 years spent in solitude. Christopher Knight - the average citizen with no distinguishing marks - voluntarily left the society and family. He is not a psychopath, not a maniac, not hiding from the punishment does not commit crimes - he was just fed up with modern society. At the age of 20 without prior preparation and related equipment Christopher arrived in the forest, and decides to stay there forever. Inaccessible Glade would be his home for the next 25 years.

Bespristratnoe narrative of modern hermit makes us think a lot. whether human society makes man like him? Why do we need other people? And that is why we are drawn to him, on the contrary, we avoid? Where freedom begins? And what to do with silence? Every reader will find the answers to these questions.

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2. "The Story of a Real Man" Boris Polevoy

Boris Polevoy wrote the story of real-life pilots ace Alexis Maresjev in 1946. Protagonist of the book became the idol of millions both in the USSR and far beyond. During the Great Patriotic War Meresyev was wounded in battle, lost both his legs, but found the strength and courage to go back not only to everyday life but also in aviation. This path is very long and complicated. Author truthfully described as the hero had to survive in inhuman conditions and was able to stay with the real person.

Courage, will-power and a thirst for life, without too much pathos and narcissism - the characters encountered in reality.

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3. "She's Grace" by Margaret Atwood

ill the crime, Committed in 1843 in Canada, a young girl, inspired by the owner of the Booker Prize, Margaret Atwood, to create his version of events.

Written with great skill for a lead readers into the world of... cold-blooded killer? Innocent victims of circumstance? Accident mad creatures? This is the main mystery stories. Unexpected turns of events, unpredictable denouement, vivid, masterfully drawn characters - ancient history in the hands of Margaret Atwood acquired actual sound.

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4. "White on Black", Ruben David Gonzalez Gallego

Ruben Gallego, the grandson of the Secretary General of the Communist Party of the peoples of Spain, was born in 1968 in Moscow. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, was separated from his mother and sent to a Soviet orphanage. Wandering in shelters author described in the book. Childhood spent in the care of the state, not embittered author. The world has not become an enemy and traitor for him.

The book is written with great affection, and this work of goodness, joy and victory. Each chapter - it is a victory. Victory over the other, circumstances, evil hatred. The author - a true hero, worthy of perpetuation. The book will cause to reconsider their views on life and start to appreciate what seems self-evident.

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5. "Babi Yar", Anatoly Kuznetsov

Anatoly Kuznetsov teenager found the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. He witnessed the Nazis massacred the Jewish population in Kyiv in 1941. It is seen not just left him in horror - yesterday carefree boy suddenly became adultsWho had to take care of the family, gather food, hiding from the Nazis.

The real, unvarnished story of the extermination of peoples shocking. It's hard to resist the question, how could such atrocities occur in the XX century in Europe when bashfully silent neighbors around the globe. The book will change the world once and for all readers.

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6. "In Cold Blood," Truman Capote

Truman Capote called one of the greatest American writers of the XX century. The basis for the novel the author has taken a real crime committed in 1959, a pair of young men. Capote saw a note in the newspaper, became interested in the case, and even came to the scene to collect testimonies.

In the novel, the author skillfully reveals the nature of evil and violence: what drives people to crime and what social factors are prerequisites for the conversion of the inhabitants in the villains.

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7. "Zookeeper's wife," Diane Ackerman

During the Second World War, the owners of the Warsaw Zoo - Zhabinsky couple - hidden people from the Jewish ghetto in cages of their pets. All they were able to save almost 300 people. This story became the basis of the book Diane Ackerman, who decided to tell the world the heroism, courage and hope.

These characters can be very close. They are not distinguished from the others in the crowd, they do not wear armor and insignia. Them force, Kindness and faith are inspired to be better and to go to the light, no matter how difficult the path.

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8. "12 years of slavery. The real story of betrayal, kidnapping and fortitude, "Solomon Northup

Solomon Northup - a free American citizen, a farmer and musician - spent 12 years in slavery. It happened in the middle of the XIX century. Solomon slavers kidnapped. More than 10 years he has roamed the various plantations, trying to prove their right to freedom. His memories have pushed Americans to reflect on the need for the abolition of slavery in the country and the right of all people to freedom, regardless of the color of their skin.

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9. "Miracle on the Hudson", Chesley B. Sullenberger, Jeffrey Zaslou

All human life may be preparing for something very important. And even a few seconds can make a huge difference when it comes to human life. The story described in the book really happened. 57, pilot in difficult conditions able to land at the liner with water passengers. In his possession was only 208 seconds to think. Professionalism, confidence and belief in success helped Captain Sullenberger to perform the feat, and to save people.

The book, written by the main character in the history of collaboration with famous American journalist and writer Jeffrey Zaslou, honesty wins and maximum openness of the story in the first person.

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10. "Sanctuary. Diary in the letters, "Anne Frank

Teenage girl Anne Frank, a resident of Amsterdam, had no idea that the Second World War and drags his 14th birthday, she will meet the shelter. So she called the house at the factory, in which she and her family hid from the Nazis for several years.

All this time, Anna led a diaryIn which openly shared his thoughts, worries and fears. Finish his girlfriend did not have time - the Nazis found refuge and arrested the family of Anna. Blog author in 1944 died in the concentration camp of typhus. Her father published records. Today, Anne Frank's diary is considered the object registry "Memory of the World" by UNESCO.

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