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A review by lisathekidwrangler
Sisters Under the Rising Sun by Heather Morris
5.0
Read as a Better Reader Review Preview - A well-timed piece of historical fiction given the newly unveiled statue honouring Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel at the Australian War Memorial. I really enjoyed this very special book written to honour the stories, bravery and friendship of women prisoners of war held by the Japanese in internment camps in Indonesia during WWII.
In her wonderful authorship, Heather Morris has personalised and humanised the horrific experiences of a number of women and children within this work, allowing the reader to connect with the positive personal strength, courage and resilience needed to survive such an ordeal, rather than overwhelm us with the horror of bombing, capture, rape, starvation, illness and deprivation. The epilogue contains information on the women and families that the book has focussed around and lets the reader know that to be remembered, stories must be told. This was an important and special story that has been written beautifully and thoughtfully. Definitely a good read.
In her wonderful authorship, Heather Morris has personalised and humanised the horrific experiences of a number of women and children within this work, allowing the reader to connect with the positive personal strength, courage and resilience needed to survive such an ordeal, rather than overwhelm us with the horror of bombing, capture, rape, starvation, illness and deprivation. The epilogue contains information on the women and families that the book has focussed around and lets the reader know that to be remembered, stories must be told. This was an important and special story that has been written beautifully and thoughtfully. Definitely a good read.