Book description
Lyn Macdonald's The Roses of No Man's Land is a compelling look at the women who risked their lives on the Western Front.
'On the face of it,' writes Lyn Macdonald, 'no one could have been less equipped for the job than these gently nurtured girls who walked straight out…
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1 author picked The Roses of No Man’s Land as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is the very best book on nursing during the First World War. Packed with first-hand accounts of the ‘roses’ and their heroic efforts to nurse the wounded during and after that ghastly war that killed so many and destroyed the lives of many more who survived. Expertly contextualized, the author included the memories of the soldiers who were nursed and comforted by these extraordinary women who rose to the Government’s plea to ‘do their bit’. It is a profoundly moving book that should be read by anyone interested in the First World War and its painful aftermath.
From Diane's list on women’s history.
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