Mothers Hurling Bricks
Mothers Hurling Bricks by Bill Nemmers, published by Calumet Editions on December 29, 2022, is a historical fiction novel that delves into the complexities of the U.S. Army’s Cold War occupation of West Germany. This narrative is inspired by the real-life Czech rock band, The Mothers Hurling Bricks, which pays tribute to the women of Prague who, in a moment of desperation, threw bricks at Soviet tanks during the 1968 invasion. Through this lens, Nemmers explores themes of protest and the absurdities of modern warfare, drawing from his own experiences as a U.S. soldier in Heidelberg.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of biographical and satirical elements woven throughout the story, reflecting on the coming-of-age experiences of those caught in the tumult of war. The novel not only highlights the historical context of the Cold War but also examines the personal struggles and societal challenges faced by individuals during this period. With 294 pages, this edition offers a thoughtful exploration of the intersection between personal and political narratives, inviting readers to reflect on the impact of conflict on everyday lives.
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Bill Nemmers’ first novel, Crude, examined the political and financial absurdities of North Dakota’s recent oil drilling frenzy. This book, Mothers Hurling Bricks, examines a very different absurdity-the U.S. Army’s Cold War occupation of West Germany. The Heidelberg-based expatriate Czech rock band, The Mothers Hurling Bricks, honors the Prague women who, in a frustrated act of violence, hurled loosened paving bricks back at Soviet tanks which were rumbling through Prague’s streets on August 10, 1968. The author, a U.S. soldier in Heidelberg, knew the band members, and knew the band’s name honored all mothers-his own certainly included-who at times must need to hurl things at machines to protest the absurdity of modern mechanized warfare.
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