September New Release - Distant Thunder

Title: Distant Thunder

             

Subtitle: A Helicopter Pilot’s Letters 

from the War in Iraq and Afghanistan

Author/s: Don Harward

RRP: $39.99

ISBN: 9781908117281

Format:  Hardback, 224 pages

Dimensions: 234mm x 153mm

Publisher: Grub Street

Aust. Release Date:  Sept 2012

Book Description/Synopsis:

Distant Thunder details the engrossing experiences of a helicopter pilot's tales of war told through letters that come straight from the heart. Often the author laboured well into the night after a mission still wearing the dusty flight suit which bore witness to the events he penned. Don Harward was torn between two worlds; his loyalty to his family and to his country. Like so many other soldiers, even on leave, he can always hear the dim roar of guns, the distant thunder of war and is always summoned towards the sound. Pacific Wings, a prestigious New Zealand-based magazine, has previously published some letters which have been praised by a growing readership, both aviator and non flyer alike, for their ability to transport the reader into the world of war. Includes superb action photographs from Don's personal collection. An inspiring read.