Over The Moon and Far Away

Over The Moon and Far AwayDiscover the poignant narrative of 'Over the Moon and Far Away,' a compelling play written by Carla Moore, published by Phoenix Education on 11 07 2014. This powerful drama brings to life the historical experiences of women interned during World War II, offering a heartfelt portrayal of resilience and bravery. Set in a womens POW Camp in Java from December 1943 to December 1944, the play serves as a poignant allegory for all womens camps across

Discover the poignant narrative of 'Over the Moon and Far Away,' a compelling play written by Carla Moore, published by Phoenix Education on 11-07-2014. This powerful drama brings to life the historical experiences of women interned during World War II, offering a heartfelt portrayal of resilience and bravery. Set in a women’s POW Camp in Java from December 1943 to December 1944, the play serves as a poignant allegory for all women’s camps across Southeast Asia, capturing the essence of their untold stories.

This insightful piece shines a light on the 70,000 women and children interned in the Dutch East Indies, now known as Indonesia. It recounts the remarkable journeys of women who escaped Singapore and Malaysia, only to face the harsh realities of war. Readers will encounter the Australian nurses who valiantly confronted tropical diseases with limited resources, showcasing immense courage and resourcefulness.

The narrative also emphasizes the strength of women who transformed from caregivers to innovative survivors, ensuring the safety of their families through extreme hardships. Each character echoes the sacrifices made for others, all while gazing at the moon, dreaming of freedom and a return to their lives before the conflict.

This captivating play is ideal for history enthusiasts and those interested in women's empowerment narratives. Perfect for educational purposes or personal enjoyment, 'Over the Moon and Far Away' will resonate with readers long after the last page is turned.

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CONDITION: Brand New


Bind: paperback
Author: Carla Moore Publisher: Phoenix Education
Publication Date: 11-07-2014

Over the Moon and Far Away is based on the historical experiences of many women interned during World War II.

The play takes us on a year long journey, from December 1943 to December 1944 in one women’s POW Camp somewhere in Java. The play is therefore an allegory for all the women’s camps across south-east Asia – names and places are not important, but the stories are. Over the Moon and Far Away represents the sufferings of a cross section of the 70,000 women and children interned in what was then the Dutch East Indies and now Indonesia during World War II.

It is about the women who escaped Singapore and Malaysia on boats only to be torpedoed, picked up 24 hours later from the sea to be brought to camps on shore.

It is about the women who were Australian nurses who worked with no medicines or equipment against a tide of tropical diseases.

It is about the women who had no skills other than their ability to socialize before the war, who dug deep and became innovative survivors.

It is about the women who kept their husbands’ children safe through three and a half years of deprivation and incarceration.

It is about the women who made sacrifices for others because that was just the way they were.

It is about women, who looked at the moon every night and dreamed of freedom.

We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.