Thompson, R.H.
By the Ghost Light: Wars, Memory, and Families
- ISBN 13:
- 9781039008380
- author:
- Thompson, R.H.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Knopf Canada
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 360
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 14 x 3.3 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
By the Ghost Light Wars, Memory, and Families by R.H. Thomson This powerful memoir explores the lasting impact of war on families and individuals, drawing on the author's own experiences and those of his relatives who fought in World War I. The story is told through a unique lens of family letters and correspondence, offering a poignant record of sacrifice and loss. Thomson's childhood was shaped by both romantic notions of war and the harsh realities of its human cost, as eight of his great uncles lost their lives on the battlefield while two others struggled with the physical and emotional tolls of their experiences. Through these stories, Thomson untangles themes of love, loss, service, and grief, revealing the profound reach that the past can have across generations. A moving and thought-provoking work, By the Ghost Light is a testament to the enduring power of family history and the importance of remembering those who have come before us.
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