Blue Ribbons Bitter Bread
Blue Ribbons Bitter Bread by award-winning historian Susanna De Vries revisits the turbulent life of Joice NanKivell Loch, Australia’s most decorated woman of World War II. This 2007 updated edition from Pirgos Press pairs 364 illustrated pages with fresh research, making the biography a compelling read for adults and young adults drawn to Australian history and true stories of resilience.
De Vries traces Loch’s journey from Queensland station life to battlefields and refugee camps, showing how courage and compassion earned her medals and global acclaim. The vivid narrative keeps the focus on real events, offering an inspiring window into Australia’s past without giving away the gripping twists that lie ahead.
The illustrated paperback arrives in very good, smoke-free condition with clean, tidy pages—ready for gifting or your own shelf. Collectors and newcomers alike will appreciate this accessible yet authoritative account of a remarkable Australian woman.
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