Prompt Cast
"Wiart's World War Wisdom & Escape Adventures"
Generated on April 13, 2026
TLDR Actor Ray Porter brings to audio the thrilling tale of a man who survives Earth after devastation, narrated from Adrien Carton de Vierre's own extraordinary life filled with war heroics and dramatic escapes in audible.com’s new release.
Timestamped Summary
00:00
Actor Ray Porter narrates an audiobook version of Andy Weir's science fiction thriller about a man abozillarly saved Earth, now available to listen on audible.com.
02:13
Adrien Carton de Vierte's aristocratic background in Belgium was dramatically upended by his mother's death, leading to an unconventional and tumultuous life that ended peacefully at age 83.
04:29
Adrien Carton de Vierte's chaotic youth leads him to enlist in WWI as a British soldier underage at age 19, despite suffering significant facial injuries.
06:42
Despite horrific injuries including losing an eye, part of his arm, a limb, and teeth in battle, Adrien Carton de Wirth displayed extraordinary bravery on the Western Front during World War I.
09:11
Adrian Carton de Wiart exhibited relentless courage during WWI by repeatedly returning to battle after being severely wounded and undergoing amputations, earning multiple awards including the Victoria Cross.
11:26
Adrian Carton de Wiart's post-war life involved advising governments and making multiple escape attempts from internment.
13:41
Adrian Carton de Wiart's post-war life was marked by advising governments in China and enduring numerous escape attempts while imprisoned.
