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I read this a long time ago, I have an autographed copy. Nancy Wake is an amazing lady, and her nickname by the Nazis of 'The White Mouse' tells us about the brave, dangerous things she did in the war, and how the Germans couldn't catch her, referring to her as the White Mouse, as she always got away!
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3.5★
It was really interesting to read of Nancy Wake's life fighting for the Resistance in WWII. As some of the other reviews that I read mentioned, there seemed to be an element of hero worship on the author's behalf, but that didn't interfere with my enjoyment of the read. I haven't read any of Peter FitzSimon's books before, and was surprised by the quality of the writing. It was very easy to follow, my only complaint was his frequent use of the word "flatly" to describe how someone (normally ...more
It was really interesting to read of Nancy Wake's life fighting for the Resistance in WWII. As some of the other reviews that I read mentioned, there seemed to be an element of hero worship on the author's behalf, but that didn't interfere with my enjoyment of the read. I haven't read any of Peter FitzSimon's books before, and was surprised by the quality of the writing. It was very easy to follow, my only complaint was his frequent use of the word "flatly" to describe how someone (normally ...more
Wow, she was definitely one courageous woman but that comment in the end about Vietnamese refugees and Japanese investors really threw me off... then she said she's not racist? I understand her antagonism towards the Japanese (due to her friends' mistreatment by the Japanese) especially since my father-in-law also carries the same torch (he was a refugee and had gone through, though never spoken, some awful things himself). I cannot reconciliate her comments about Vietnamese refugees when she co
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A true heroine
An amazing account of Nancy's life, from her birth through to her death. Her early life in Australia, her journey to America and France. Most importantly, her efforts in the war. An amazing read. ...more
An amazing account of Nancy's life, from her birth through to her death. Her early life in Australia, her journey to America and France. Most importantly, her efforts in the war. An amazing read. ...more
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