The last tradition left was the weekly dance, which ceremoniously brought these courageous women and men together for a quickstep, fox trot and brief respite from the rigours of wartime. For the first time, women were doing their bit as nurses in war zones, members of the services, farmhands, factory workers or volunteers in community service. Their passion, courage, resilience and commitment during wartime were all a precursor to the astonishing changes brought about by this incredible generation. From Malta to Australia, New Zealand to the UK, the challenges and adventures faced by these women were unprecedented. My books inc A Womans War, Between the Dances. Revealing poignant and personal conversations, photographs and letters, Between the Dances is a testament to real life during World War 2. Published by Ventura Press Distributed by Simon & Schuster eBook. I find it inspiring to write about pioneering & heroic women. Thousands of women ventured where few had gone before – into the services and workplaces previously considered the sole preserve of men.In preparation for her book Between the Dances, Jacqueline Dinan, interviewed over three hundred women around Australia to collect the last first hand stories from World War Two. The start of World War 2 changed women's lives and their place in Australian society forever. Between The Dances Jacqueline Dinan Ventura Press via RRP 32.99 ISBN 9781925183757 bodyFrom Asia to Australia, Malta to the Middle East and New Zealand to the UK, the challenges and adventures faced by women during World War II were unprecedented.
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