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Issue Details: First known date: 2015... 2015 Between the Dances : World War II Women Tell Their Stories
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'The start of World War 2 changed women’s lives and their place in Australian society forever. Thousands of women ventured where few had gone before – into the services and workplaces previously considered the sole preserve of men.

'In preparation for her book Between the Dances, Jacqueline Dinan, interviewed over three hundred women around Australia to collect the last first hand stories from World War Two. Revealing poignant and personal conversations, photographs and letters, Between the Dances is a testament to real life during World War 2.

'From Malta to Australia, New Zealand to the UK, the challenges and adventures faced by these women were unprecedented. Their passion, courage, resilience and commitment during wartime were all a precursor to the astonishing changes brought about by this incredible generation.

'For the first time, women were doing their bit as nurses in war zones, members of the services, farmhands, factory workers or volunteers in community service. The last tradition left was the weekly dance, which ceremoniously brought these courageous women and men together for a quickstep, fox trot and brief respite from the rigours of wartime.' (Publication summary)

Notes

  • Dedication: To those women who did their bit, becoming different, stronger women.

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    • Edgecliff, Sydney Eastern Harbourside, Sydney Eastern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,: Jane Curry Publishing , 2015 .
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      Extent: 390p.
      Description: illustrations, portraits, facsmilies
      Note/s:
      • Published March 2015
      ISBN: 9781925183030

Works about this Work

Between the Dances - Review Warren Brewer , 2015 single work review
— Appears in: The Mercury , 12 December 2015; (p. 22)

— Review of Between the Dances : World War II Women Tell Their Stories Jacqueline Dinan , 2015 single work biography
'The memories and emotions kindled by World War II burn forever in the souls of all those involved in the conflict...'
Liberation of a War Generation Carole Whitelock , 2015 single work column
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 25 May 2015; (p. 25)
Women Step Forward to Reveal Stories of War Gina Rushton , 2015 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian , 12 May 2015; (p. 7)
Between the Dances - Review Warren Brewer , 2015 single work review
— Appears in: The Mercury , 12 December 2015; (p. 22)

— Review of Between the Dances : World War II Women Tell Their Stories Jacqueline Dinan , 2015 single work biography
'The memories and emotions kindled by World War II burn forever in the souls of all those involved in the conflict...'
Women Step Forward to Reveal Stories of War Gina Rushton , 2015 single work column
— Appears in: The Australian , 12 May 2015; (p. 7)
Liberation of a War Generation Carole Whitelock , 2015 single work column
— Appears in: The Advertiser , 25 May 2015; (p. 25)
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