A gripping story of unlikely friendship
and an incredible journey behind enemy lines.
KERRY GREENWOOD
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
First published in 2013
Copyright © Kerry Greenwood, 2013
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With many thanks to
Jenny Pausacker, Sue Tonkin,
David Greagg (Duty Wombat),
Themetrula Georgovasilopoulos,
Demet Divaroren, Nurse Annie Scarborough,
Friend Mark Deasey, Sister of Mercy Irie Duane.
Dedicated to the memory of
Dennis Pryor and AW Greenwood,
and to my mother, Jean Greenwood, my hero.
For all orderlies, friends, nurses, carriers,
widows,orphans, minders and peacemakers
who ameliorate the cruetly of war.
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