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A review by lizzig
When the Hipchicks Went to War by Pamela Rushby
4.0
This is a lovely, thought provoking book about a 16 year old girl who goes to Vietnam in a trio of dancers/singers to entertain the troops. As well as giving some great context about the war and the reactions in Australia, it's a very personal and believable tale about a young girl growing up.
As the author's note mentions, there were many women who went to Vietnam in the war, as journalists, nurses, entertainers, so this story isn't as unrealistic as it first sounds. Rushby touches on some pretty universal issues as well: relationships, abuse, effects of war, family and protesting.
Recommended for teens and adults alike.
As the author's note mentions, there were many women who went to Vietnam in the war, as journalists, nurses, entertainers, so this story isn't as unrealistic as it first sounds. Rushby touches on some pretty universal issues as well: relationships, abuse, effects of war, family and protesting.
Recommended for teens and adults alike.