How Long to Read And the Wind Blew Cold

How Long Does it Take to Read And the Wind Blew Cold?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 30 minutes to read And the Wind Blew Cold by Richard M. Bassett

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

When Richard Bassett returned from Korea on convalescent leave in 1953, he set down his experiences in training, combat, and captivity. More than 20 years later, hospitalized for acute Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, he once again faced his personal demons. This work expands the memoir to include his post-war struggles with the US government and his own wounded psyche. He describes the shock of capture and ensuing long march to Pyokdong, North Korea, Camp 5 on the Yellow River, where many prisoners died of untreated wounds, disease, hunger, paralyzing cold, and brutal mistreatment in the bitter winter of 1950-51. He recounts Chinese attempts to mentally break down prisoners in order to exploit them for propaganda. He then takes the reader through typical days in a prisoner's life, discussing food, clothing, shelter, and work; the struggle against unremitting boredom; religious, social, and recreational diversions; and even those moments of terror when all seemed lost. It refutes Cold War-era propaganda that often unfairly characterized POWs as brainwashed victims or even traitors who lacked the grit that Americans expected of their brave sons.

How long is And the Wind Blew Cold?

And the Wind Blew Cold by Richard M. Bassett is 150 pages long, and a total of 37,500 words.

This makes it 51% the length of the average book. It also has 46% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read And the Wind Blew Cold Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 24 minutes to read And the Wind Blew Cold aloud.

What Reading Level is And the Wind Blew Cold?

And the Wind Blew Cold is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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