Australian history book about the experiences of the families of men missing in the New Guinea islands during WWII, many of whom never returned. Cut off from letters and reliable news for three-and-a-half years, these fa...Australian history book about the experiences of the families of men missing in the New Guinea islands during WWII, many of whom never returned. Cut off from letters and reliable news for three-and-a-half years, these families suffered from trauma and anxiety and lived in a limbo of waiting. Based on a Masters thesis completed at Australian National University. Includes black-and-white photographs, bibliography, index and notes. Author's previous books include 'Currency Lass' and 'A Singular Woman'.
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