A review by brookesbookstagram
The Nurses' War by Victoria Purman
4.0
TW: war, violence, death.
Cora, Gertie, Fiona, Leonora, Jessie. These women all hold a special place in my heart after following along their journeys whilst working and volunteering at Hereford House, a hospital outside of London, set up to care for injured Australian men during WWI.
The connection I made with these women really resonated deeply with me. The brave women willing to put themselves there and care, love and provide for these men coming off the front was just remarkable. I feel such honour in every person that volunteered in any capacity during the war.
I enjoyed Cora’s deep connection with her patients, the other women and the doctors. I cheered Jessie for putting herself out there to step out of her quiet little life to volunteer. I cried deeply at each loss, as if it was my own. Simply poignant and beautiful. I’m so glad I picked this one up.
Cora, Gertie, Fiona, Leonora, Jessie. These women all hold a special place in my heart after following along their journeys whilst working and volunteering at Hereford House, a hospital outside of London, set up to care for injured Australian men during WWI.
The connection I made with these women really resonated deeply with me. The brave women willing to put themselves there and care, love and provide for these men coming off the front was just remarkable. I feel such honour in every person that volunteered in any capacity during the war.
I enjoyed Cora’s deep connection with her patients, the other women and the doctors. I cheered Jessie for putting herself out there to step out of her quiet little life to volunteer. I cried deeply at each loss, as if it was my own. Simply poignant and beautiful. I’m so glad I picked this one up.