John Ransom's Diary

This audiobook offers a compelling day-to-day documentary of the infamous Confederate prison camp, Andersonville, highlighting the dire conditions that led to the deaths of thousands of Union prisoners. Through the diary of John Ransom, listeners witness his changing attitudes—from initial despair to eventual resilience—as he endures starvation, disease, and overcrowded, makeshift living conditions. The narrative provides an unflinching portrayal of inhumanity during the Civil War while also showcasing the resilience of the human spirit.