Michael Korda is the best-selling author of Hero, Clouds of Glory, and Charmed Lives. Born into a famous movie dynasty, he is a former editor-in-chief of Simon and Schuster, was awarded the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary for his participation in the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, and makes his home in Dutchess County, New York.
This account of the events surrounding Dunkirk is a no-brainer for my top read of 2017. -- Soldier Selects 2017 - Soldier Magazine 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 [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 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 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 ... 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 Anyone wanting to explore the history behind Christopher Nolan's recent film could do a lot worse than start here. -- Times Literary Supplement