Bullwinkel: The True Story Of Vivian Bullwinkel, A Young Army Nursing Sister, Who Was The Sole Survivor Of A World War Two Massacre By The Japanese
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Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
In one of the most harrowing true stories to emerge from the Second World War, Bullwinkel chronicles the extraordinary survival of Vivian Bullwinkel — an Australian Army Nursing Sister who became the sole survivor of a brutal massacre carried out by Japanese forces on the shores of Bangka Island in 1942. Norman G. Manners reconstructs her ordeal with meticulous detail, tracing her journey from the chaos of Singapore's fall, through the sinking of the SS Vyner Brooke, to the horrifying beach execution that claimed the lives of her fellow nurses, and the years of suffering she endured as a prisoner of war that followed. Beyond a gripping account of wartime atrocity and survival, Bullwinkel stands as a profound testament to courage, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit. Manners presents Vivian's story not merely as a historical document, but as a deeply personal portrait of a woman who carried the weight of her fallen comrades with quiet dignity for the rest of her life — ultimately dedicating herself to ensuring their sacrifice would never be forgotten. For anyone seeking to understand the true human cost of the Pacific War, this is an essential and unforgettable read.
Author: Norman G. Manners
Format: Hardback
Published: 1999, Hesperian Press
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
In one of the most harrowing true stories to emerge from the Second World War, Bullwinkel chronicles the extraordinary survival of Vivian Bullwinkel — an Australian Army Nursing Sister who became the sole survivor of a brutal massacre carried out by Japanese forces on the shores of Bangka Island in 1942. Norman G. Manners reconstructs her ordeal with meticulous detail, tracing her journey from the chaos of Singapore's fall, through the sinking of the SS Vyner Brooke, to the horrifying beach execution that claimed the lives of her fellow nurses, and the years of suffering she endured as a prisoner of war that followed. Beyond a gripping account of wartime atrocity and survival, Bullwinkel stands as a profound testament to courage, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit. Manners presents Vivian's story not merely as a historical document, but as a deeply personal portrait of a woman who carried the weight of her fallen comrades with quiet dignity for the rest of her life — ultimately dedicating herself to ensuring their sacrifice would never be forgotten. For anyone seeking to understand the true human cost of the Pacific War, this is an essential and unforgettable read.