Tu (16pt Large Print Edition)
Tu by Patricia Grace is a poignant exploration of memory and loss, presented in this 16pt Large Print Edition published by ReadHowYouWant on April 29, 2011. This edition spans 516 pages and is written in English. The narrative follows Tu, a proud namesake of the Maori god of war, as he grapples with the haunting memories of his service in the Maori Battalion during World War II. As the sole survivor of three brothers who went to war, Tu faces his past when his young niece and nephew seek to understand their family’s history.
In this deeply reflective work, readers will find Tu’s war journal, which reveals the experiences of the brothers amidst the backdrop of conflict in Italy. Patricia Grace draws from her own family’s war experiences, offering a narrative that delves into themes of family, sacrifice, and the impact of war on personal identity. This edition invites readers to engage with the complexities of Tu’s journey as he confronts the shadows of his past while sharing his story with the next generation.
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Tu is proud of his name ? the Maori god of war. But for the returned soldier there’s a shadow over his own war experience with the Maori Battalion in Italy. Three young men from the one family went to war, but only one returned ? Tu is the sole survivor. Now, when his young niece and nephew come to him to find out what happened, Tu is brought face to face with the past. What really happened to the three brothers as the Maori Battalion fought in the hills and valleys of Italy is contained in the pages of his war journal, and this he now decides to give to his niece and nephew. Patricia Grace has drawn on the war experiences of her father and other relatives and ventured into new territory by writing about the world of war and soldiers. The result is a novel of great authenticity and high drama from one of our finest storytellers.
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