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ISBN
0671787187
Publication Year
2000
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Book Title
We Band of Angels : the Untold Story of American Nurses Trapped on Bataan by the Japanese
Author
Elizabeth M. Norman
Features
Reprint
Publisher
Atria Books
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Topic
Women, Military / World War II, Military / General, General

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Hailed byThe New York Times Book Reviewas a "grippingly told" story of "power and relevance," here is the true, untold account of the first American women to prove their mettle under combat conditions. Later, during three years of brutal captivity at the hands of the Japanese, they also demonstrated their ability to survive. Filled with the thoughts and impressions of the women who lived it, "every page of this history is fascinating" (The Washington Post).We Band of AngelsIn the fall of 1941, the Philippines was a gardenia-scented paradise for the American Army and Navy nurses stationed there. War was a distant rumor, life a routine of easy shifts and evenings of dinner and dancing under the stars. On December 8 all that changed, as Japanese bombs rained on American bases in Luzon, and the women's paradise became a fiery hell. Caught in the raging battle, the nurses set up field hospitals in the jungles of Bataan and the tunnels of Corregidor, where they saw the most devastating injuries of war, and suffered the terrors of shells and shrapnel.But the worst was yet to come. As Bataan and Corregidor fell, a few nurses escaped, but most were herded into internment camps enduring three years of fear and starvation. Once liberated, they returned to an America that at first celebrated them, but later refused to honor their leaders with the medals they clearly deserved. Here, in letters, diaries, and firsthand accounts, is the story of what really happened during those dark days, woven together in a compelling saga of women in war.

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Publisher
Atria Books
ISBN-10
0671787187
ISBN-13
9780671787189
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Book Title
We Band of Angels : the Untold Story of American Nurses Trapped on Bataan by the Japanese
Author
Elizabeth M. Norman
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Reprint
Topic
Women, Military / World War II, Military / General, General
Publication Year
2000
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History

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8.2in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
5.3in
Item Weight
11.9 Oz

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D807.U6
Edition Description
Reprint
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Publishers WeeklyMakes excellent use of extensive quotations from diaries and interviews.... Norman also captures moments of great courage....But the true highlights come in the evocation of tears and sweat that went into the nurses' daily struggle...in the face of overwhelming adversity., Kirkus Reviews Gripping....Norman's touching and stirring narrative makes a fitting tribute to these women's courage and dedication., Publishers Weekly Makes excellent use of extensive quotations from diaries and interviews.... Norman also captures moments of great courage....But the true highlights come in the evocation of tears and sweat that went into the nurses' daily struggle...in the face of overwhelming adversity., Richmond Times-DispatchOne cannot help but be impressed by their courage in the worst of circumstances ....An incredible piece of research., The Boston Globe Captures [war's] gritty, surreal texture with as much eloquence as the best writers on the Balkan front lines....Norman tells the story of Bataan with authority, compassion, and an unusually clear-sighted view of the American military. She hooks readers from the start., The Boston GlobeCaptures [war's] gritty, surreal texture with as much eloquence as the best writers on the Balkan front lines....Norman tells the story of Bataan with authority, compassion, and an unusually clear-sighted view of the American military. She hooks readers from the start., Stephen E. AmbroseThis is a gripping book. Elizabeth Norman presents a war story in which the main characters never kill one of the enemy, or even shoot at him, but are nevertheless heroes....First on Bataan, then moved to Corregidor, they were under almost constant shell fire, were always hungry, close to starvation, had horrendous diseases to deal with despite a shortage or even a complete lack of proper medicines, getting little or no sleep, nothing in the way of recreation -- yet they were a true band of angels, inspiring all the men whom they were there to help. In a squalid prison camp, they remained giants, despite their small size....They were the bravest of the brave, who endured unspeakable pain and torture. Americans today should thank God we had such women., Richmond Times-Dispatch One cannot help but be impressed by their courage in the worst of circumstances ....An incredible piece of research., The Philippine InquirerThe most comprehensive account ever told of the capture and captivity of the ninety-nine nurses known as the "Angels of Bataan"....The vivid details of their actions, taken from interviews, journals, letters, and government testimony...prove to be the real gems of the book., Kirkus ReviewsGripping....Norman's touching and stirring narrative makes a fitting tribute to these women's courage and dedication., The Philippine Inquirer The most comprehensive account ever told of the capture and captivity of the ninety-nine nurses known as the "Angels of Bataan"....The vivid details of their actions, taken from interviews, journals, letters, and government testimony...prove to be the real gems of the book.
Table of Content
Contents ForewordMaps1. Waking Up to War2. Manila Cannot Hold3. Jungle Hospital #14. The Sick, the Wounded, the Work of War5. Waiting for the Help That Never Came6. "There Must Be No Thought of Surrender"7. Bataan Falls: The Wounded Are Left in Their Beds8. Corregidor -- the Last Stand9. A Handful Go Home10. In Enemy Hands11. Santo Tomas12. STIC, the First Year, 194213. Los Banos, 194314. Eating Weeds Fried in Cold Cream, 194415. And the Gates Came Crashing Down16. "Home. We're Really Home."17. Aftermath18. Across the YearsAfterwordEpilogueAcknowledgmentsAppendix I: Chronology of Military Nurses in the Philippine islands, 1940-1945Appendix II: The Nurses and Their HometownsBibliographyEndnotesIndex
Copyright Date
2000
Illustrated
Yes
Number of Pages
352 Pages

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  • par abdap-v-fbk4fe405g
    juil. 09, 2019

    We Band of Angels

    This was an excellent read. Makes one appreciate all we have. Makes you think of what the human heart can accomplish for the safety and well being of others under terrible circumstances!! Have a box of Kleenex next to you when reading. Hard to put down. Full of U.S. history during the youthful years of the “ Greatest Generation”. Also my book purchase was in excellent condition!

    Achat vérifié : OuiÉtat : OccasionVendu par : greatbookprices2

  • par rgreen219
    déc. 02, 2009

    We Band of Angels

    This is a fantastic book. It portrays nursing in the actual light that it is: a tough, all-encompassing job that follows you everywhere because you take it with you in your heart, and as these women did, in their health which was many times adversely affected by the severe malnutrition and various diseases contracted due to the poor sanitary conditions. Every one of these nurses proudly wore their uniforms as I do this day, even if it is not a military one. I can empathize with the nurses when they left the soldiers in the jungle because all nurses feel that way at one time or another at the end of their shift, but we have someone to watch over our patients, whereas they had to leave the soldiers in the jungle with no means of defending themselves, and many of the soldiers were ...

  • par mydniteoil
    sept. 02, 2006

    Book, We BAnd Of Angels

    What I liked. This book, which is historically accurate, was authored to honor and expose the horrific POW experience of nearly one hundred nurses. All were captured while on duty in the Philippines in the earliest months of WWII. Disliked? Nothing it was a fine read at a marvelous price. Why bought? I am passionate about many things including but not limited to my country , it's history, human biographies, and the secrets of strong women. This book covered all that in a fine, well written manner. Also the price was unbelievably affordable.

  • par jan32649
    juin 09, 2013

    The amazing story of nurses dedication and sacrifice for their patients

    What amazing women. This is a fascinating story of unsung heros, the women who voluntarily put themselves in harms way to take care of their patients. Edith Cavell was our our unsung hero of WWI who sacrificed herself to care for her patients. These nurses remained behind to take care of their patients. We have so much to learn from these wonderful women. Nurses can be relied upon to rise to whatever the occassion demands. Florence Nightingale's legacy lives on in the following generations of nurses throught the turbulent engagements that are created-nurses are there to care for their patients. Makes me so proud to be a nurse and its important we all recognize and pay homage to their dedication.

  • par jeffrockwood36
    avr. 30, 2020

    History we need to know.

    We are losing the history of our brave women, who served in so many areas of our many wars. They often were not honored until long after their deaths. These important first hand accounts have been lost among all the hyped best sellers. Read these books an pass them on. This book was harrowing at times and it is hard to imagine the suffering that occurred, but these women persisted.

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