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Bezig met laden... When the Hipchicks Went to War (2009)door Pamela Rushby
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. I don't do many reviews anymore because of a lack of time. But I simply HAD to write about this book. It was absolutely wonderful. The way in which the writer portrayed Kathy's progression into the realities of war was done so naturally, it was completely believable. Her characters were real and heart-felt. Pamela Rushton made the reality of the Vietnam war come alive. My heart and my eyes became accustomed to Kathy's reality along side of the character. Their was no telling of the story, it was as if I shared the story. Amazing. I had a grandfather who fought in the second world war, so I have always had empathy towards soldiers and their families, even when I think the war they have to fight is wrong. This story, though, gave me an ever deeper feeling for the Vietnam vets. It is really and truly unbelievable that soldiers who fight for their country, who dedicate their lives to defending beliefs held by nations and who often pay the ultimate price with their lives, can be so wholeheartedly disregarded and disrespected. This is a wonderful book which I read in almost one entire sitting. This made me laugh and made me cry and most importantly made me think. Highly recommended. I don't do many reviews anymore because of a lack of time. But I simply HAD to write about this book. It was absolutely wonderful. The way in which the writer portrayed Kathy's progression into the realities of war was done so naturally, it was completely believable. Her characters were real and heart-felt. Pamela Rushton made the reality of the Vietnam war come alive. My heart and my eyes became accustomed to Kathy's reality along side of the character. Their was no telling of the story, it was as if I shared the story. Amazing. I had a grandfather who fought in the second world war, so I have always had empathy towards soldiers and their families, even when I think the war they have to fight is wrong. This story, though, gave me an ever deeper feeling for the Vietnam vets. It is really and truly unbelievable that soldiers who fight for their country, who dedicate their lives to defending beliefs held by nations and who often pay the ultimate price with their lives, can be so wholeheartedly disregarded and disrespected. This is a wonderful book which I read in almost one entire sitting. This made me laugh and made me cry and most importantly made me think. Highly recommended. Kathleen is sixteen, a hairdresser and a typical 60s teen. The Vietnam War is underway and many Australian troops are over there fighting. Kathleen joins up with a few friends in a singing group - The Hipchicks and they decide to join the war effort. But not as soilders, they are going to sing. When I picked up this book I didn’t think I would enjoy it, but it was awesome. A little bit of history, a little bit of fun and a lot of drama. Suit teens over 15 years. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
WHEN THE HIPCHICKS WENT TO WAR is a story of sixteen-year-old Kathy, a young go-go dancer who signs up with an entertainment troupe to perform for Australian troops in Vietnam. But Kathy and her friends soon find that the reality of war is no song and dance, as they dive into the unspeakable horrors of war. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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The way in which the writer portrayed Kathy's progression into the realities of war was done so naturally, it was completely believable. Her characters were real and heart-felt. Pamela Rushton made the reality of the Vietnam war come alive. My heart and my eyes became accustomed to Kathy's reality along side of the character. Their was no telling of the story, it was as if I shared the story. Amazing.
I had a grandfather who fought in the second world war, so I have always had empathy towards soldiers and their families, even when I think the war they have to fight is wrong. This story, though, gave me an ever deeper feeling for the Vietnam vets.
It is really and truly unbelievable that soldiers who fight for their country, who dedicate their lives to defending beliefs held by nations and who often pay the ultimate price with their lives, can be so wholeheartedly disregarded and disrespected.
This is a wonderful book which I read in almost one entire sitting. This made me laugh and made me cry and most importantly made me think.
Highly recommended. ( )