Eight Prison Camps: A Dutch Family in Japanese Java
przez
Dieuwke Wendelaar Bonga
Brak ocen
Children’s
Action & Adventure
Horror
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Format
Miękka okładka
Strony
219
Język
Angielski
Opublikowany
May 15, 1996
Wydawca
Ohio University Press
Wydanie
1
ISBN-10
0896801918
ISBN-13
9780896801912
Opis
In this poignant narrative, Dieuwke Wendelaar Bonga recounts the harrowing experiences of her Dutch family during the tumultuous period of Japanese occupation in Java. As the eldest daughter among eight siblings, she offers a unique perspective, blending childhood innocence with the stark realities of wartime survival. The author draws readers into the world of Surakarta, alive with its cultural vibrancy yet shadowed by the looming threat of oppression.
Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, she highlights the profound challenges her family faced while navigating life in prison camps. These camps, a grim backdrop to her formative years, become a canvas for exploring themes of resilience, familial bonds, and the quest for normalcy amidst chaos. The author poignantly illustrates how hope and love entwined even in the darkest times.
Her story not only sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of World War II but also serves as a testament to the strength of the human spirit. Through Dieuwke's eyes, readers gain insight into the complexities of identity and survival, making her poignant memoir a powerful reflection on the enduring impact of war on family and community.
Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, she highlights the profound challenges her family faced while navigating life in prison camps. These camps, a grim backdrop to her formative years, become a canvas for exploring themes of resilience, familial bonds, and the quest for normalcy amidst chaos. The author poignantly illustrates how hope and love entwined even in the darkest times.
Her story not only sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of World War II but also serves as a testament to the strength of the human spirit. Through Dieuwke's eyes, readers gain insight into the complexities of identity and survival, making her poignant memoir a powerful reflection on the enduring impact of war on family and community.
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