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Dive into a riveting historical narrative with this BRAND NEW trade paperback, 'Into the Unknown'. Captured through the lens of Alick, a young soldier from a remote New Zealand farm, this immersive story explores World War I and its aftermath in a deeply personal way. Authored in 2020 by Penguin NZ, this book spans 352 engrossing pages filled with emotion and clarity.
In 'Into the Unknown', Alick documents his transformation from a humble farm boy to a soldier thrust into the chaos of battle in France, Belgium, and beyond. As he shares his experiences with raw honesty, you’ll witness the daily struggles of life on the front lines, the fear, the camaraderie with fellow soldiers, and the longing for home.
This narrative is more than just a recounting of events; it is a powerful examination of the war's impact that reverberated far beyond the battlefield. Follow Alick's journey through mundane routines of military life, brief moments of joy, and the heavy silence of trauma after returning home—a poignant reminder of the hidden battles that soldiers face long after the war is over.
Whether you are a history enthusiast, a lover of WWII literature, or seeking personal accounts from courageous individuals, 'Into the Unknown' is a must-read that brings history to life.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143775126
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin NZ
Pages: 352
Description:
World War I (and its aftermath) in the words of a young soldier fresh off a remote New Zealand farm, written with immediacy, emotion and clarity.
A personal account of WWI from the diaries of a Gisborne farm boy, shaped into a gripping narrative by the diarist's grandson 100 years later. Follow Alick as he moves from his last night on the farm in early 1916, through enshipment and training, then off to the battle fields of France and Belgium, occupied Germany and back home. His treasured diaries covered the tedium, the mud, the fear and sorrow, the discomfort, the periods of leave and the letters from those back home. See the war unfold through Alick's eyes and learn about his and his companions' attitudes to the army, to female company, to the enemy soldiers, to the hospitality provided by people under pressure, to the war itself.
And after the drama and tragedy of war, comes the return home and the efforts required to make a living while remaining steadfastly silent about the traumas of those terrible years - an unseen fight that continued and affected the generations that followed.
In 'Into the Unknown', Alick documents his transformation from a humble farm boy to a soldier thrust into the chaos of battle in France, Belgium, and beyond. As he shares his experiences with raw honesty, you’ll witness the daily struggles of life on the front lines, the fear, the camaraderie with fellow soldiers, and the longing for home.
This narrative is more than just a recounting of events; it is a powerful examination of the war's impact that reverberated far beyond the battlefield. Follow Alick's journey through mundane routines of military life, brief moments of joy, and the heavy silence of trauma after returning home—a poignant reminder of the hidden battles that soldiers face long after the war is over.
Whether you are a history enthusiast, a lover of WWII literature, or seeking personal accounts from courageous individuals, 'Into the Unknown' is a must-read that brings history to life.
Fast and reliable shipping available.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143775126
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin NZ
Pages: 352
Description:
World War I (and its aftermath) in the words of a young soldier fresh off a remote New Zealand farm, written with immediacy, emotion and clarity.
A personal account of WWI from the diaries of a Gisborne farm boy, shaped into a gripping narrative by the diarist's grandson 100 years later. Follow Alick as he moves from his last night on the farm in early 1916, through enshipment and training, then off to the battle fields of France and Belgium, occupied Germany and back home. His treasured diaries covered the tedium, the mud, the fear and sorrow, the discomfort, the periods of leave and the letters from those back home. See the war unfold through Alick's eyes and learn about his and his companions' attitudes to the army, to female company, to the enemy soldiers, to the hospitality provided by people under pressure, to the war itself.
And after the drama and tragedy of war, comes the return home and the efforts required to make a living while remaining steadfastly silent about the traumas of those terrible years - an unseen fight that continued and affected the generations that followed.