White Butterflies
eBook - ePub

White Butterflies

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eBook - ePub

White Butterflies

About this book

A harrowing escape, an enduring spirit.White Butterflies recounts Colin McPhedran's extraordinary journey as an 11-year-old fleeing the Japanese invasion of Burma. This new edition of the Australian classic tells a story of survival against impossible odds.

Forced to trek 500 kilometers across the Patkoi Mountain Ranges, Colin, his mother, brother, and sister battled monsoon rains, starvation, and disease. This is more than a war story; it's a testament to family bonds and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable loss.

Experience McPhedran's pre-war childhood, the terror of invasion, and the desperate fight for freedom. White Butterflies is for readers seeking:

  • Inspirational stories of survival
  • Historical accounts of WWII in Southeast Asia
  • Explorations of cultural identity and displacement
Discover a classic tale of courage and hope that will stay with you long after the final page.

Information

Publisher
University of New South Wales Press
Year
2017
Topic
Social Sciences
eBook ISBN
9781742242668
Subtopic
Social Science Biographies
Index
Social Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. Maps
  7. Foreword
  8. Part I: The Trek
  9. Part II: Mother India
  10. Part III: East To West
  11. Afterword
  12. About the Author

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