{"product_id":"voices-of-world-war-ii-new-zealanders-share-their-stories","title":"Voices of World War II: New Zealanders Share Their Stories","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eVoices 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 accounts, it provides a snapshot of what life was like during WWII, from the point of view of those who lived through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDescriptions are given by a solider lying in his tent, hearing bombs land close by; young school children explain what it was like to have bomb shelter practices at school; a Land Girl meets the farmer she would work with for the first time. Stories are shared about leaving New Zealand and heading into the unknown, as well as WWI-veteran fathers refusing to send their sons to war. Women share what life was like as a WAAF, Wren or nurse overseas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIn this collection of memories sent in by families across New Zealand, you will find a rare insight into wartime life across generations and vocations. Fascinating and genuine, it is both a tribute to the resilience and bravery of those who served in WWII, and a historical account which will teach younger generations about the lives of their ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\"The book is a treasure and I compliment you on the extent of the coverage relating to the WWII years. A remarkable book.\" Wendy Rhodes (The Editor of NZ Memories)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\"I have read many books in WWII, but this one is so very different. It covers the war from so many aspects, not just focusing on the front-line action, but looking at the affects of war from many angles. I congratulate you for producing such a wonderful and thought-provoking record of WWII and I am sure all who read it will hear the voices that you have recorded.\" BJ Clarke QSM JP (New Zealand President of the RSA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\"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)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Biography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Renee 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. Renee's other books include Keepers of History: New Zealand centenarians tell their stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiography - Literature and Literary studies, True stories: general, History and Archaeology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenee Hollis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e296 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 280mm W: 210mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exisle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41344624984214,"sku":"9781775594314","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4978\/0118\/products\/jacket_e2d9ae3d-6f14-49ad-bb2f-ea9e0f21700f.jpg?v=1642671542","url":"https:\/\/www.tawabooksandpost.co.nz\/products\/voices-of-world-war-ii-new-zealanders-share-their-stories","provider":"Tawa Books \u0026 Post","version":"1.0","type":"link"}