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Author : Brooke King
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 49,46 MB
Release : 2019-03-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1640121838

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Brooke King has been asked over and over what it’s like to be a woman in combat, but she knows her answer is not what the public wants to hear. The answers people seek lie in the graphic details of war—the sex, death, violence, and reality of it all as she experienced it. In her riveting memoir War Flower, King breaks her silence and reveals the truth about her experience as a soldier in Iraq. Find out what happens when the sex turns into secret affairs, the violence is turned up to eleven, and how King’s feelings for a country she knew nothing about as a nineteen-year-old become more disturbing to her as a thirty-year-old mother writing it all down before her memories fade into oblivion. The story of a girl who went to war and returned home a woman, War Flower gathers the enduring remembrances of a soldier coming to grips with post-traumatic stress disorder. As King recalls her time in Iraq, she reflects on what violence does to a woman and how the psychic wounds of combat are unwittingly passed down from mother to children. War Flower is ultimately a profound meditation on what it means to have been a woman in a war zone and an unsettling exposé on war and its lingering aftershocks. For veterans such as King, the toughest lesson of service is that in the mind, some wars never end—even after you come home.

Author : Mary-Anne O'Connor
Publisher : Dyslexic Books
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 22,62 MB
Release : 2017-11-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781525292903

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Can love prevail, when horror becomes too much to bear? The 1960s are beating a fresh pulse of political and cultural upheaval through Sydney. For sheltered convent schoolgirl Poppy Flannery such changes seem irrelevant. But it doesn't stop her from longing to join in, especially if it means spending time with the popular boy she secretly loves, Ben Williamson. So when the opportunity for a dream escape to Surfers Paradise arrives, Poppy and her twin sister Rosemary seize it and find themselves in the midst of the swinging sixties at last. Rosemary embraces their secret new life with a vengeance, discovering drugs, boys and radical politics in a haze of parties, music festivals and protest marches. But such freedom is stolen when Rosemary's great love, Angus, is sent to Vietnam, along with Ben. Soon a war fought thousands of kilometres away will arrive on the twins' door in the form of orphaned refugee Thuy. As many more victims begin to appear, including shattered versions of Australian soldiers, they must decide how far they will go for the men they adore, and ask themselves whether love really is all you need.

Author : Brooke King
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 31,39 MB
Release : 2019-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1640121811

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Brooke King has been asked over and over what it's like to be a woman in combat, but she knows her answer is not what the public wants to hear. The answers people seek lie in the graphic details of war--the sex, death, violence, and reality of it all as she experienced it. In her riveting memoir War Flower, King breaks her silence and reveals the truth about her experience as a soldier in Iraq. Find out what happens when the sex turns into secret affairs, the violence is turned up to eleven, and how King's feelings for a country she knew nothing about as a nineteen-year-old become more disturbing to her as a thirty-year-old mother writing it all down before her memories fade into oblivion. The story of a girl who went to war and returned home a woman, War Flower gathers the enduring remembrances of a soldier coming to grips with post-traumatic stress disorder. As King recalls her time in Iraq, she reflects on what violence does to a woman and how the psychic wounds of combat are unwittingly passed down from mother to children. War Flower is ultimately a profound meditation on what it means to have been a woman in a war zone and an unsettling exposé on war and its lingering aftershocks. For veterans such as King, the toughest lesson of service is that in the mind, some wars never end--even after you come home.

Author : Tad Williams
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 706 pages
File Size : 25,13 MB
Release : 2019-01-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0756415586

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"A masterpiece of fairy-tale worldbuilding, with a Faerie land that eerily mirrors the real world. The tone is often dark, but rich, building a wondrous set in a fascinating world, with a classic reluctant hero and a cause worth cheering for."--"Locus."

Author : Henry Van Dyke
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 27,77 MB
Release : 2019-12-13
Category : Poetry
ISBN :

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Henry Van Dyke's 'The Red Flower: Poems Written in War Time' is a poignant collection of poems that beautifully captures the emotional turmoil and devastation experienced during times of war. Van Dyke's lyrical style and rich imagery immerse the reader in the harsh realities of conflict, exploring themes of loss, hope, and resilience. The poems in this book provide a powerful glimpse into the human experience amidst chaos and violence, offering readers a deeper understanding of the impact of war on individuals and communities. The collection is a testament to Van Dyke's talent as a poet, showcasing his ability to evoke profound emotions through his verse. 'The Red Flower' stands out as a significant work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today. Henry Van Dyke's own experiences as a chaplain during World War I undoubtedly influenced the creation of this moving and meaningful collection. Through his poems, Van Dyke seeks to offer solace and reflections on the complexities of warfare, making 'The Red Flower' a compelling read for those interested in exploring the human condition in times of crisis.