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Title:
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Grey Ghosts |
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Authors:
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Challinor, Deborah |
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Genre:
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Non Fiction: New Zealand |
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Pages:
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304 |
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Year:
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1999 |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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Based on interviews with New Zealand troops, historian Deborah Challinor presents the stories of the "Grey Ghosts", New Zealand's Vietnam veterans talking about their war. These compelling personal accounts are related along with the political and military background of a divisive period in New Zealand living history. [Original publication, 1998. This is an updated publication.] NZ Interest
Comments from Groups:Really interesting to read the history of Vietnam, the huge political disarray, the reasons for NZ's involvement, the lack of resources both gear, kit and ordnance and much more. The enormous disrespect the Vietnam vets have been accorded is a huge story in itself. Otaki 001Fantastic discussion. Those that read the book thought it was a fascinating insight to a war most of us knew very little about. Loved the interview with the Soldiers and their 'take on it'. Well worth the read. Waihi 002Our group felt we learnt a lot about the Vietnam conflict and NZ's role. Some thought it was a difficult book to read while others enjoyed the format. We had lots of discussion over questions: NZ's stand, protests, Government recognition for soldiers and ANZAC day parades. Piopio 001Nobody enjoyed the book. There was great discussion and everyone agreed they learnt something from it. Very dry (as a thesis is). Blenheim 010 2 of us read it, others dipped. Eye opening as to how NZ became involved. Someone used to academic reading found it too scattered, lacked cohesion. The book evoked quite a lot of emotional response because of our memories, our own opinions, generational memories, family connections, the complexity of conflict of civil war and whether we would want interference etc. Auckland 230
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Categories:
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Non-fiction NZ, War theme, Historical, Vietnam, Blind Low Vision library |
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Reviews
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By: OWAKA 001
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2025-04-30 09:53:16 |
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An enlightening and interesting read. Good discussion. Well-written. |
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By: CHCH 240
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2024-07-26 11:34:23 |
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An interesting style that read like a history book, giving a personal insight in to what we remember as many of our group were in their late teens at the time, especially how the Nam Vets were treated on their return home. Strong language but 'telling it as it was'. |
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By: KATIK 001
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2023-10-25 14:21:13 |
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Once again our reading takes us down a different path. We read for enjoyment, for relaxation and this time for information. Amazing discussion came from our group. One member couldn't wrestle the book from her husband so she bought her own copy! We not only read the reports following all aspects of the Vietnam war but delved at length into the full notes and records at the end. While not enjoyed, this book is a must read and is part of our history... |
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By: AUCK 280
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2023-07-19 12:19:37 |
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We felt this was a bit repetitive - better as a PhD thesis than a book! Not much discussion as people not very interested. Conversations were more about the rights and wrongs of the Vietnam War. |
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By: KATIK 005
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2021-09-10 15:06:02 |
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Rather than the narrative divided into themes, we would have preferred a chapter given to each interviewee and their personal experiences of the Vietnam War. Interestingly those who completed the book were familiar with a methodology that drew on themes from their own university studies. |
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By: INVER 003
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2021-09-10 14:57:36 |
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Not many of our readers completed the book. Most people found the book heavy going, and found the use of acronyms annoying. There were interesting bits but on the whole the stories were repetitive and academic. |
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By: AUCK 390
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2021-09-10 14:47:53 |
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We all enjoyed this book. |
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By: WAIAU 002
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2021-09-10 14:47:10 |
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We all learnt more about the many and complicated issues that have faced the Vietnam vets. Well-written and informative book. |
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By: WELL 022
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2021-09-10 14:45:48 |
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Most of the group felt the book was worth reading. Very sad, very complicated. Good discussion about war in general. |
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