Peek, Linda
Malta A Childhood Under Siege
- ISBN 13:
- 9780645876109
- author:
- Peek, Linda
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Woodlands Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 258
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Malta A Childhood Under Siege is a personal memoir that recounts the author's childhood on the island of Malta during World War II. The story begins in 1939, when the author's father was stationed there with the Royal Engineers, and her family's idyllic life was disrupted by the escalating conflict.
The Axis powers' strategic interest in Malta, situated in the heart of the Mediterranean, led to a relentless bombing campaign and the sinking of supply ships, forcing the island to the brink of starvation. This memoir is a testament to the author's survival and resilience, told through the eyes of her daughter, who shares her mother's story.
Through this account, the author sheds light on the human experience of living under siege, and the ways in which ordinary people coped with extraordinary circumstances. A powerful and poignant portrayal of one family's struggle to survive, Malta A Childhood Under Siege is a moving and thought-provoking read.
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