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Death Of A Soldier - A Mother's Story

by Margaret Evison
RM43.51 MYR RM25.23 MYR 42% off
Death Of A Soldier - A Mother's Story - Thryft
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Unforgettable: A Mother's Journey Through Grief and Courage.

This poignant memoir offers a heart-wrenching glimpse into the personal journey of a mother who not only loses her son, but also grapples with the meaning and purpose behind his sacrifice. Margaret Evison's raw and honest account invites readers to explore the complexities of grief and the power of finding solace in the belief that her son's death had a higher purpose. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the profound emotions and sacrifices experienced by military families.

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Death Of A Soldier - A Mother's Story

by Margaret Evison
RM43.51 MYR RM25.23 MYR 42% off
ISBN: 9781849544498
Authors: Margaret Evison
Publisher: Biteback Publishing
Date of Publication: 2012-11-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, History, Politics
Related Topics: Biography, Memoir, Politics, War, Social Justice, Biography, Memoir, Politics, Society
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 13 readers)

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Death of a Soldier: A Mother's Story is a modern war story a - 21st century war - story told through the eyes of a soldier's mother. It is the story of one young lieutenant, Mark Evison, alongside his diary account of life in the patrol base with his platoon, written up to two days before he died, and then their wonderful bravery as his comrades brought him home, after he was badly injured during a Taliban ambush. It is also the story of his family and friends at home, how his death impacted on them, and how his mother began to understand what modern war death means. It includes a fascinating account of the four day inquest and of his mother s trip to Afghanistan, partly to see what he died for. It is a universal story of a mother and a son, but also a very particular account of how it is now. Mick Brown called it "A deeply moving and thought-provoking work, written with care, elegance, a meticulous attention to detail and - shining through on every page - the profound love of a mother for her son." This is an important book, which makes an invaluable contribution to the debate about what we're doing in Afghanistan, and the responsibility of government to ensure that our troops are properly supplied and cared for. Charles Moore wrote the Foreword, and tells us that "Having seen some of the country and experienced war death, Margaret Evison is a in a powerful position to write about it and its consequences." Death of a Soldier is a remarkable work: moving from the personal to the wider picture, it addresses some important national issues.
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