I had the pleasure of reading this novel prior to its release.
Army Of Worn Soles is the true story of Maurice Bury, a Canadian citizen caught up in the second world war when he is conscripted into the Ukrainian army. A page-turning journey of a war soldier as he takes his own decisions to save himself and his fellow soldiers. I'm not a reader of historical fiction (especially war ones) but this book gripped me right from the start. It is quite unbelievable that this is a true story, experienced by the true soldier. I've come to know that Maurice Bury is the writer's father-in-law and in this case I find Scott Bury very lucky to have someone reliving a past with him but all appreciation for Scott Bury to write someone's story into a very well narrated novel with his experienced hand. . The part that moved me in this book was when all of their boots were worn out and they had to wrap their feet in newspaper and still be able to fight for their country.
I'm not into reading war fictions but this is truly an exception.
Army Of Worn Soles is the true story of Maurice Bury, a Canadian citizen caught up in the second world war when he is conscripted into the Ukrainian army. A page-turning journey of a war soldier as he takes his own decisions to save himself and his fellow soldiers. I'm not a reader of historical fiction (especially war ones) but this book gripped me right from the start. It is quite unbelievable that this is a true story, experienced by the true soldier. I've come to know that Maurice Bury is the writer's father-in-law and in this case I find Scott Bury very lucky to have someone reliving a past with him but all appreciation for Scott Bury to write someone's story into a very well narrated novel with his experienced hand. . The part that moved me in this book was when all of their boots were worn out and they had to wrap their feet in newspaper and still be able to fight for their country.
I'm not into reading war fictions but this is truly an exception.