Saved by Angels

Saved by Angels
Clemency Morony Lexington Avenue Press
89 pages, $45

SAVED by Angels is the World War II journey of Australian soldier Arthur Pratt, who was saved by the fuzzy wuzzy angels during his service in New Guinea.

Written by Clemency Morony, the book is told from the viewpoint of Arthur Pratt’s 13-year-old granddaughter Ashleigh.

The book is written in a conversational format with Ashleigh asking her grandfather every possible question about his time in the Army as a despatch rider.

This book takes the reader through Arthur’s military career, from entering the Army by putting up his age, going AWOL, being in Sydney during the Japanese submarine attacks, and being wounded while serving in New Guinea.

Morony writes a descriptive and at times emotional account of one man’s wartime experiences. Aimed more at a teenage audience, it is still interesting enough for anyone to pick up. A worthwhile addition to Australia’s wartime history.

– Cpl Andrew Hetherington.
Volume 11, No. 38, March 8, 2006

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