Vera Brittain: A Life
by Paul Berry, Mark Bostridge
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Author: Mark Bostridge, Paul BerryEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2002-05-30
ISBN: 1555535186
Number of pages: 608
Publisher: Northeastern
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Book Review: Our century's leading feminist, pacifist and writer
Summary: 5 Stars
Vera Brittain's life was totally affected by the First World War. Her values and beliefs stemmed from her personal losses of fiance, brother and friends. The impact influenced her actions, thoughts and writings. This biography not only gives a very readable account of Vera Brittain' life, but analyses her relationships, her books and the decisions she took. The Vera Brittain behind Testament of Youth, Testament of Friendship and Testament of Experience is explored; the gaps are highlighted and reasons given for the fuller picture that this biograpy reveals. It is illuminating, critical of Vera Brittain at times, but gives a far more complete picture of her life than readers have been able to access so far. The reader will not only gain a greater depth of understanding of Vera Brittain but also of the times in which she lived and the people and events associated with her.
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