- 1984 edition. 201 pages
- Publisher. Reed
- Hardcover. Large. D/j. Illustrated and indexed
- Condition. Very Good Some wear on the d/j
"When war was declared on 3 September 1939, no one in New Zealand escaped the consequences. Yet while much has been written about the experiences and exploits of the men who fought overseas, little has been said of the courage, strength and resourcefulness of the women they left behind.
Eve Ebbett lived through that time and she has talked to dozens of women whose experiences of life on the home front remain as vivid as her own.
They worked on the land, in the factories and in shops, offices and hospitals. They organised, they volunteered and they raised funds. They enlisted for the services and learned a range of skills and a way of life never before dreamed of. And in the home they made do with limited incomes, few amenities and always a constant uncertainty.
The war was ever-present, and the women learned to live with its tragedies and triumphs just as much as the men in the field of battle. WHEN THE BOYS WERE AWAY is about New Zealand history. But in its portrayal of women in the face of adversity it is also an example and an inspiration for women of all generations."
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