White Butterflies – Colin McPhedran (2002)

Author: Colin McPhedran
Publisher: Pandanus Books, Canberra
Year: 2002
Format: Softcover
Pagination: 239 pages
Illustrations: Maps and portraits
Size: Approx. 22 cm
ISBN: 1740760174

Description

White Butterflies by Colin McPhedran is an autobiographical account of childhood, war, displacement and eventual resettlement in Australia.

McPhedran recounts his experiences in Burma during the Japanese occupation of 1942–1945 and the circumstances that led to his becoming a refugee. The book follows his journey through upheaval and survival to a new life in Australia.

Published by Pandanus Books in association with the Australian National University’s Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, the memoir combines personal history with the broader story of war, migration and refugee experience.

Illustrated with maps and portraits.

Condition

Very Good. Light wear to the covers. Internally well preserved.

Why You’ll Love It

A compelling memoir with strong historical interest, particularly for readers of World War II history, Burma, refugee experiences and migration to Australia.