Voices Of World War II
New Zealanders Share Their Stories
$43.08
- Paperback
296 pages
- Release Date
30 March 2022
Summary
“We are only a small and young nation, but we are one and all a band of brothers and we march forward with a union of hearts and wills to a common destiny.” — Michael Joseph Savage, Prime Minister of New Zealand, upon the outbreak of WWII in 1939
Voices of World War II shows the human side of war through dozens of first-hand memories, stories, and reflections on life during wartime in New Zealand and overseas. A visually captivating compendium of photographs and written acco…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781991001238 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1991001231 |
| Author: | Renée HollisEditor |
| Publisher: | Exisle Publishing |
| Imprint: | Exisle Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 296 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 30 March 2022 |
| Weight: | 1.16kg |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 219mm x 285mm |
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Critics Review
“Voices of WWII is both a tribute to resilience and bravery of those who served and a historic account that will teach younger generations about the lives of their ancestors. Renee, thank you and congratulations on this wonderful book; Voices of WWII” – Hon Meka Whaitiri, Minister for Veterans
“It is interesting to gain insights into the experiences of New Zealanders during times of war. The narrative includes information on various aspects of life during the war through quotations, descriptions of wartime sport, newspaper reports, accounts from prisoners of war, memories of entertainment offered by the Kiwi Concert Party, and accounts of the lives of women at home. This book makes it easy to dip into different aspects of the war by offering a wide choice of material while leaving you to your own reflections.” – New Zealand Heritage magazine, autumn issue
“Whether you choose to just dip into it or start a continuous read, it will captivate you. This remarkable publication details an era in New Zealand’s modern history that needs to be read and understood by those who were part of it through to baby-boomers and the digital device captives in the current generation. Indeed, there is much for the modern generation to appreciate. Voices may be considered as an important document of young Aotearoa New Zealand’s 20th century history and coming of age but boring history it is not.” – Kete Books
Renée HollisEditor
Renée Hollis is an author, photographer, and organizer of collaborative projects for creative artists. She was previously a primary school teacher in New Zealand, the Cook Islands, and Botswana. Renée’s other books include Keepers of History: New Zealand centenarians tell their stories.
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