Christina Twomey Libri

Focusing on the experiences of 1500 Australian civilians captured by the Japanese during World War II, this book delves into their internment in harsh camps across the Asia-Pacific. It vividly recounts the daily lives and struggles faced by these civilians—men, women, and children—highlighting the unique challenges and dilemmas they encountered. As the first comprehensive history of this subject, it sheds light on the resilience and hardships of those who endured captivity, offering a poignant exploration of their stories and experiences.

Follows the stories of 15,000 Australian prisoners of war from the moment they were released by the Japanese at the end of World War II. Their struggle to rehabilitate themselves and to win compensation and acknowledgement from their own country was just beginning. This moving book shows that the battle within was both a personal and a national one.

This vivid, multi-dimensional history considers the key cultural, social, political and economic events of Australia's history.