Magazine Mar-Apr 2019

A LITERARY EVENING Hear from author and scriptwriter Elizabeth Coward, who will discuss her debut book Blood and Bandages . Co-written with 103-year-old veteran and star of Blood and Bandages William Earl, the book offers a unique perspective of WWII and a superb account of William’s career as a Nursing Orderly in various WWII campaigns.

LIBRARY

Thursday, March 7 Adults’ Library, Thinkspace Complimentary Light bites available Members’ Guests are welcome! Program: 7:15 p.m. Registration and mingling 7:45 p.m. Author reading and Q&A 8:30 p.m. Discussion and Mingling

BLOOD AND BANDAGES BY ELIZABETH COWARD AND WILLIAM EARL

War changes everyone, and for those lucky enough to survive, there can be no return to the carefree days before the hell of war broke out. Initially attached to the British Eight Army, William Earl saw action on the front line in North Africa before joining the 5 th Anglo-American

Army for the invasion of Italy. William and his comrades were unarmed non-combatants, yet they were among the first to land at Salerno, were sent to the bloodbath at Anzio and survived the pitiless Gothic Line. For three years, William served tirelessly, waiting for the day when peace would come and he could return to his soul mate, Mary and their young son, David. Blood and Bandages is the compelling story of William’s fight to save life amid the horrors of war and his enduring love for his young wife.

Registration required. For more information or to register, please drop by the Library, call 6739-4308 or email library@amclub.org.sg

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