The Railway Man is a powerful memoir of forgiveness and reconciliation. When World War II breaks out, Eric Lomax joins the British army and is sent to Singapore. He is captured by the Japanese and forced to work on the Thai-Burma railway, enduring horrific conditions and torture. Years later, still haunted by his wartime experiences, Lomax discovers that the Japanese interpreter who tormented him is still alive. Fueled by a need for closure, Lomax travels to Japan to confront the man who scarred him. Their meeting sparks an unexpected friendship and helps Lomax make peace with his past trauma. Ultimately a story of survival and the transformative power of forgiveness.