Alone

Reviews

"Anyone wanting to explore the history behind Christopher Nolan's recent film could do a lot worse than start here." — Times Literary Supplement

"... he [Korda] offers two books for the price of one, interweaving a historical narrative of the events of 1939–1940, climaxing with Dunkirk, and a succession of vivid fragments of autobiography." — Max Hastings, The New York Review of Books

"... a superb retelling of the extraordinary story of May 1940, which in my view can never be told enough... his [Korda's] work addresses all the latest research and analysis of other historians. He has a fine eye for telling detail, as well as for the big issues and all the personalities involved... An exciting work of history; I loved it." — Andrew Roberts, Books of the Year 2017, BBC History Magazine

"The incredible, almost miraculous story of what happened at Dunkirk in the year 1940—and why—is unfolded in Alone with great narrative skill and superb delineation of a highly interesting cast of characters, including, importantly, the author himself and his own remarkable family." — David McCullough

"Ultimately, this is a title which offers an absorbing and well-written tale of political intrigue and military campaign... set within, is the fascinating tale of a family, as well as armies, rescued from the brink of disaster." — Britain at War Magazine

"His [Korda's] attention to detail when relating specific events is superb and will make the military reader feel as if they are there among the action." — Soldier Magazine

"[Alone] vividly brings to life events which saw Britain stand alone as the only nation with the resolve and courage to defy Hitler." — Sunday Post Scotland

"This account of the events surrounding Dunkirk is a no-brainer for my top read of 2017." — Soldier Selects 2017, Soldier Magazine

"Entertaining... This crucial time is recounted by someone who witnessed those years as a child. Korda, a longtime book editor before becoming a full-time author, is like a charming dinner party host offering his personal experience of history... A fine introduction for anyone new to this fulcrum point of the 20th century." — Thomas E. Ricks, The New York Times Book Review