Our Boys

Name: Our Boys
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780141984698
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The Story of a Paratrooper

By Helen Parr

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Our Boys by Helen Parr offers an insightful exploration into the lives of British paratroopers during the Falklands War. Through meticulous research and personal connections, the book delves into the experiences and challenges faced by these soldiers, illustrating the lasting impact on their lives and families, while also examining the broader implications of this conflict on British society.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in the personal stories and broader historical context of military service. It offers a poignant exploration of the impact of the Falklands War on soldiers and their families, blending emotional narratives with historical analysis. This book may appeal to history buffs and those intrigued by the unseen personal costs of warfare.

Our Boys

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An unflinching, brilliant book on the Parachute Regiment and the Falklands War.

Our Boys brings to life the human experiences of the paratroopers who fought in the Falklands and examines the long aftermath of that conflict. It is a first in many ways—a social and cultural history of a regiment with an elite and aggressive reputation, a study of close-quarters combat on the Falkland Islands, and an exploration of the many legacies of this short and symbolic war.

Told through the experiences of people who lived through it, Our Boys shows how the Falklands conflict began to change Britain's relationship with its soldiers. It is also the story of one particular soldier—the author's uncle, who was killed during the conflict, and whose fate has haunted both the author and his fellow paratroopers ever since.

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Helen Parr's Our Boys is lauded for its powerful and original exploration of the Falklands War, centred on her uncle's death. Reviewers praise its poignant writing and objective analysis, noting its profound impact on the reader's understanding of combat and its contribution to the history of The Parachute Regiment and post-war Britain. Described as both intensely moving and a classic, it offers a unique and honourable homage to the author's uncle.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141984698

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 June 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 301g

Pages: 416

Collections

Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Helen Parr History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Penguin Books Political Biographies

About the Author

Helen Parr was aged seven when she was woken up by her mother with the news that her uncle had been killed in the Falklands War. This book is based in part on her wish to understand what happened- the story of a specific paratrooper, the world in which he lived and the people he left behind, and the Falklands War itself. She is a historian of modern Britain who teaches international relations at Keele University. Her essay 'The Eurosceptic's Moment' was co-winner of the 2017 Hennessy Prize.