White Coolies recounts Australian nurse Betty Jeffrey’s WWII imprisonment in Sumatra, a gripping addition to any military history or biography shelf. Her diary-based memoir charts the resilience of women prisoners of war, making it a sought-after true story for adults and young readers alike.
This 1995 Australian trade paperback arrives in good, gently handled shape: binding tight, pages clean, no tears or dog-ears. A gift inscription appears on the front endpaper along with light foxing, offering vintage character without obscuring text.
Ideal for collectors of Australian war memoirs or anyone craving an unvarnished female perspective on the Pacific conflict.