Surviving Tenko: The Incredible True Story of Margot Turner

Surviving Tenko: The Story of Margot Turner

by Penny Starns

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Surviving Tenko

Margot Turner was a young British woman who was captured by the Japanese during World War II. She was held in a series of prisoner of war camps, where she endured unimaginable hardship.

Despite the horrors she experienced, Margot never gave up hope. She remained positive and drew strength from those she loved. Her story of courage and resilience is truly inspiring.

A Young Woman's Journey

Margot Turner was born in 1913 in London, England. She grew up in a loving family and had a happy childhood.

However, her life was changed forever when World War II broke out in 1939, and she decided to do her part for her country by volunteering as a nurse.

In 1941, Margot was sent to Singapore to work in a military hospital. However, a few months later, the Japanese invaded Singapore, and Margot was captured along with thousands of other British soldiers and civilians.

Life in Captivity

Margot was initially held in a camp in Singapore, where she was forced to work in a hospital. The conditions in the camp were terrible, and Margot was often hungry and sick.

In 1943, Margot was transferred to a camp in Thailand. The conditions in this camp were even worse, and Margot was forced to work on a railway line through the jungle.

The railway line was notoriously dangerous, and thousands of prisoners died during its construction. Despite the risks, Margot refused to give up hope. She drew strength from her Christian faith and the love of her family and friends.

A Return to Freedom

In 1945, after nearly four years of captivity, Margot was finally liberated by the Allied forces.

She returned to England a changed woman. She had endured unimaginable hardship, but she had also found strength and resilience within herself.

Margot's story is a powerful reminder of the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity.

The Tenko Legacy

After the war, Margot Turner dedicated her life to helping others. She worked with organizations to support other survivors of Japanese POW camps.

In 1988, she helped to found the Tenko Fellowship, an organization that supports former British women POWs of the Japanese during World War II.

Margot Turner died in 2010 at the age of 96.

Her legacy will continue to inspire others for generations.

Lessons from Tenko

Margot Turner's story teaches us a number of important lessons:

• The human spirit is unbreakable.
• Even in the darkest times, there is always hope.
• The power of love can sustain us through any hardship.

Margot Turner's story is a timeless reminder of the importance of courage, resilience, and hope.

Surviving Tenko: The Story of Margot Turner

by Penny Starns

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1371 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	204 pages

FREE