{"id":250764,"date":"2022-03-23T17:40:53","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T09:40:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=250764"},"modified":"2022-03-23T17:40:53","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T09:40:53","slug":"books-films-on-war-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/books-films-on-war-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Never a good war: Books and films that give insight into the horrors of war and its survivors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Singapore has remained free from combat since World War II ended in 1945, but the horrors of war around the world are still very real. Take the recent war in Ukraine<\/a> that\u2019s left us all in shock, and the many ongoing conflicts in several countries that are endangering the lives of hundreds and thousands of civilians and innocent children. Even if Singapore is far from the bloodshed, these books and films about war help to remind us that violence is never the answer.<\/p>\n

Books on war you can read in Singapore<\/h2>\n

1. The Guns Of August<\/h3>\n

A classic for the ages, this book by historian Barbara W. Tuchman won the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction in 1963. We love that it contains an intriguing account of the first month of World War I, covering in detail the first 30 days of the summer of 1914 that determined the course of the conflict, the century, and our present world.
\nThe Guns Of August<\/a>, borrow from the National Library Board or purchase a copy at Kinokuniya and Book Depository<\/em><\/p>\n

2. The Librarian Of Auschwitz<\/h3>\n
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Courage and hope abound even in the darkest times. This captivating book tells the story of real-life Auschwitz prisoner Dita Kraus during the Holocaust. At the age of 14, she\u2019s sent to a Nazi concentration camp and takes charge of eight precious volumes of books that were snuck past the guards \u2013 thus becoming the librarian of Auschwitz, risking her life to keep the magic of books alive during the war.
\nThe Librarian Of Auschwitz<\/a>, borrow from the National Library Board or purchase a copy from Kinokuniya, Book Depository or Times<\/em><\/p>\n

3. Singapore Burning: Heroism And Surrender In World War II<\/h3>\n

Written by author Colin Smith, this is an account of war that hits closer to home. This book covers the terrifying story of the fall of Singapore in 1942, which led to the bloody and heartbreaking deaths of thousands of allied men and women in the country. Expect to uncover forgotten acts of heroism, treachery, loyalty, compassion and brutality experienced by our forefathers.
\nSingapore Burning: Heroism And Surrender In World War II<\/a>, read for free on Kindle Unlimited or purchase a copy from Amazon<\/em><\/p>\n

4. A Thousand Splendid Suns<\/h3>\n
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Familiar with The Kite Runner? This novel, published in 2007, is also written by Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini. Within its pages lie a deeply moving account of survival, family and happiness from two generations of characters across three decades of Afghan history. We\u2019d say this is a timely read after the recent takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban in 2021.
\nA Thousand Splendid Suns<\/a>, borrow from the National Library Board or purchase a copy from Kinokuniya, Book Depository or Times<\/em><\/p>\n

5. Vietnam: A History<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a complete account of the Vietnam War, this is a great book to add to your list of must-reads. We love how it\u2019s filled with insights and fresh revelations drawn from exclusive interviews and secret documents. There\u2019s no doubt that author Stanley Karnow has succeeded in painting a riveting picture of this epoch in history.
\nVietnam: A History<\/a>, purchase a copy from Amazon, Kinokuniya or Book Depository<\/em><\/p>\n

Films on war you can watch in Singapore<\/h2>\n

6. Unbroken<\/h3>\n