The War Diaries of Weary Dunlop - Couverture souple

Dunlop, E.E.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0143003917 ISBN 13 : 9780143003915

Editeur : Penguin Books Ltd, 2010

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur :

Lieutenant Colonel Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop was an Australian surgeon who was renowned for his leadership whilst being held prisoner by the Japanese during World War II. A courageous leader and compassionate doctor, he restored morale in the terrible prison camps and jungle hospitals. After the war he continued to work as a surgeon as well as becoming involved in a number of health and educational organisations, and worked tirelessly in the community until his death in 1993. His diaries were first published in 1986.A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR:It's difficult not to be moved and shocked by 'Weary' Dunlop's extraordinary account of life as a prisoner-of-war. The details of daily life and the trials of surgery with no equipment and no anaesthetic are told in a matter-of-fact way by a man who displayed tremendous courage and resilience in the face of brutality and desperation.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This extraordinary first-hand account of Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop's experiences as senior medical officer in the infamous prisoner-of-war camps in Java and on the Burma-Thailand Railway, is not only an account of great historical significance but also a testament to the ability of the human spirit to overcome the most unbearably cruel conditions.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Penguin Books Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0143003917
• ISBN 13: 9780143003915
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 476