Seeing The Elephant
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4.2 • 6 Ratings
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- $8.99
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- $8.99
Publisher Description
A poignant story of a remarkable relationship between Frank Stevens, an Australian soldier sent to the Vietnamese Highlands to recruit and train the local hill tribes during the Vietnam War, and his Vietnamese translator, Minh.
Nearly fifty years later, Minh, now living in Australia and seriously ill, remembers the experiences that he shared with Frank, and discovers that even amongst his traumatic memories, there is consolation and joy.
Customer Reviews
Insightful
This was a book that I wanted to read as I hoped it would shed some light on to what it may have been like for my Uncle-a Vietnam Vet-during his time in Vietnam. I felt this was told with empathy and understanding of how it must have been for those involved. I really enjoyed the human and emotional aspect of the story and would thoroughly recommend reading this book. The impact on those involved in the Vietnam war is still ongoing and it is important that we don’t forget the effects on those that were there!
Favourite read of 2016
Portland Jones has an amazing talent with words. This story both warmed and broke my heart. Shattering and inspiring, Seeing the Elephant is a testament to West Australian literary excellence.