All the Way to the USA: Australian WWII War Brides by Robyn Arrowsmith

Book Description

Secondhand. Good condition. Ex library copy with no external stickers. Date due slip on title page. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Body text and binding are still very good.

The book chronicles the true and poignant stories of Australian brides and fiancées who embarked on a long journey, leaving family, friends and all things familiar, to follow their hearts to America.

The book highlights how these women first met their future husbands, their wartime courtships, their weddings, the long wait to sail to America and the sea voyage itself, and their reception in a new country. These women bravely displayed commitment, resourcefulness, and determination as they dealt with red tape, chronic homesickness, and grief for the families they left behind, while adjusting to cultural change and settling into a new life as wives and mothers.

There were 15,000 Australian WWII War Brides of American servicemen, but no in-depth study has been made until now, and their stories have remained untold. (back cover)