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Reviews of four books: a crime novel, a historical account of WWII refugees, a memoir about PTSD, and a book with an unclear subject.
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Nsw Police ForceMonash University PublishingMup
Graeme Macrae BurnetChief Inspector GorskiRaymond BrunetTonia EckfeldReinhold EckfeldWaldemar EckfeldCraig SempleBen WadhamJames Connor
- What is the main theme of "Getting Back Up Again"?
- Getting Back Up Again is Craig Semple's memoir detailing his struggle with PTSD after leaving his job as a detective. It chronicles his descent into depression and suicide attempt, and his subsequent journey to recovery and reclaiming his life.
- What are the common elements among the books reviewed?
- The provided text offers reviews of four books: a crime novel, a historical account of refugees, a memoir about PTSD, and a book with an unclear subject based on the limited information given.
- What is known about the book "Warrior Soldier Brigand"?
- Information about Warrior Soldier Brigand is limited in the provided text; only the title, authors (Ben Wadham and James Connor), and publisher (MUP) are mentioned.
- What is the genre and setting of "A Case of Matricide"?
- A Case of Matricide is the final installment in a literary crime trilogy by Graeme Macrae Burnet, featuring Chief Inspector Gorski in Alsace. The novel uses a metafictional frame, presenting itself as a previously undiscovered work by a deceased author.
- What historical event is central to "No One Knows Their Destiny"?
- No One Knows Their Destiny recounts the experiences of Austrian refugees Reinhold and Waldemar Eckfeld, who were deported to Australia during WWII as "enemy aliens". The book details their hardships and eventual successes in Australia, contrasting their experiences.