War at Our Door

Author: Irene Drummond

Citation:  Drummond, Irene. War at Our Door, Glen Waverley, Vic. : Sid Harta Publishers, 2011.

Summary:  This book is a panoramic take on life during World War II that is vast in scope and serves as the debut for the author, Irene Drummond. One portion of the book deals with the women of the Land Army. They have been deployed to the Queensland outback, providing voluntary assistance to property-owners (whose children and employees are absent due to the war). This is just one aspect of the tapestry that this work weaves. Those opposed to the idea of fighting are incorporated. The plight of prisoners of war is explored, as is the recuperation of soldiers that have come back home. Camaraderie is one of the major, overarching themes of this novel. Courage is another. The book serves as an example to readers of how people can come together during a tumultuous time. In other words, it is "an uplifting story of the courage of the Australian Land Army Girls in the face of adversity." - Front Cover.

Time Period(s):  World War II.

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http://sidharta.com/title/War_at_Our_Door

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http://sidharta.com/author/Irene_Drummond