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A Woman of Remarkable Strength,
By Yee-Wah Lee (San Mateo, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Friend Within the Gates: The Story of Nurse Edith Cavell (Hardcover)
"Many know the dramatic events of Edith Cavell's trial and execution as a spy during World War I, but few know much more about her".. so begins the summary on the back cover. The author has done a good job weaving together Edith's story based on letters Edith wrote and recollections of the nurses working with her. Starting with Edith's childhood, she highlights details that shaped her character, follows her way through her pioneering work with the Nursing Service in Belgium, and describes her fateful decision to stay in Belgium when World War I starts and to help the Allied soldiers. Through it all, a consistent pattern shines - her will to help others, trumping even personal safety.Throughout the book, Edith's faith and strength of character shine. As the author herself admits, Edith was not an open person yet by the end of the book, one feels a steady admiration for her, having witnessed her struggles to start a nursing system in Belgium (when nursing was viewed as a lower class job, and hospitals distrusted) to her determination to tell the truth during interrogation even when it would cost her life. An inspiring read and reminder that trials can strengthen us, and bring out nobler ideals.
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