Book Reviews


St Andrews Citizen

"Meg Parkes' book is simply superb ... beautifully written, fascinating in its balance of family history and specific details from Atholl's experiences, it is a compelling and frightening read."

Bradford Telegraph and Argus

"The book, written by Atholl and Elizabeth's daughter, is refreshing in that it does not dwell on the doom and gloom of far eastern POW camps - indeed, many of the entries are amusing..."


Maj. C A Campbell
Argyll & Sutherland Highlander's Regimental HQ, Stirling
"... it poignantly shows that those who fight, are taken prisoner or who die in war are not the only ones to suffer."