The Backwash of War: The Human Wreckage of the Battlefield as Witnessed by an American Hospital Nurse
The Backwash of War: The Human Wreckage of the Battlefield as Witnessed by an American Hospital Nurse
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 200972
Book • Nonfiction
France • 1910s
2009
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Backwash of War: The Human Wreckage of the Battlefield as Witnessed by an American Hospital Nurse by Ellen N. La Motte exposes the harsh realities and human suffering experienced during World War I. Through a series of stories like “Heroes” and “The Interval,” La Motte, a nurse, offers a vivid portrayal of war's devastating impact on individuals.
Dark
Unnerving
Melancholic
Informative
Contemplative
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The Backwash of War by Ellen N. La Motte offers a raw, unfiltered look at the gruesome realities of war through the eyes of a nurse. Praised for its stark realism and powerful narrative, it faces criticism for its graphic depictions and bleak tone. Its historical significance and emotional depth make it a compelling, though challenging, read.
Who Should Read The Backwash of War: The Human Wreckage of the Battlefield as Witnessed by an American Hospital Nurse?
A reader captivated by authentic war narratives and the human cost of conflict would appreciate The Backwash of War by Ellen N. La Motte. Comparable to All Quiet on the Western Front and A Farewell to Arms, it offers a raw, unflinching perspective from a nurse's viewpoint during WWI.
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72
Book • Nonfiction
France • 1910s
2009
Adult
18+ years
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