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The War Nurses

By: Anthea Hodgson
Narrated by: Harriet Gordon-Anderson, Jo Van Es
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'A powerful and absorbing story of friendship and courage, bringing to life a history that should never be forgotten. I could not put this book down, even as it broke my heart.' Kelly Rimmer

In 1941, country girls Minnie Hodgson and Margot McNee set sail from Perth, Australia, for Singapore in search of adventure, full of excitement and keen to do their part working as nurses to the fallen soldiers in a time of war. What they encounter is an army of new friends and the terrors of a city under siege.

When the Japanese attack and Singapore falls, they are forced to flee aboard the Vyner Brooke. The ship is bombed, resulting in utter devastation. Separated in the mayhem, one group of nurses find themselves in prisoner-of-war camps for the duration of the war, surviving on their wits, with humour, dignity, loyalty and determination. But another group of young Australian nurses - the girls on the beach - are washed ashore on Bangka Island, where they will meet a fate that must never be forgotten.

Inspired by the author's own family story, this is an unforgettable novel of enduring friendship and boundless courage, based on the shocking true events of the Bangka Island Massacre. It is both a riveting tale and an important tribute to our brave nurses who sacrificed so much during World War II.

Praise for Anthea Hodgson:
'A beautifully woven story which absolutely broke my heart and then mended it in the most bittersweet way.' Amazon
'The Drifter heralds the arrival of a strong and fresh new voice in Australian rural literature.' Book Muster Down Under Historical Fiction 20th Century
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Rarely ever do I give any book a 5 star unless it’s something classic and is meaningful such as Gone With the Wind or Pride & Prejudice, but this book calls for it. The stories of these women and what they went through are beyond comprehension. I’m afraid that words just can’t do it justice at least not from my review. Just listen and prepare yourself to be drawn into a journey that’s both heart touching and heartbreaking!

A HISTORICAL MUST READ

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"The War Nurses" by Anthea Hodgson was such a moving book that I broke down and cried at the end. What makes this book so amazing is that it happened in real life and young women had to face this horror. This is a must read for anyone who enjoys books set in World War 2.

So moving that I broke down and cried

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