Butterflies & Feathers- The Simon Annis Story (English Edition) [Kindle-editie] beoordelingen het boek quotes

Through a touching biography of her dearly departed son a bereaved mother delivers a remarkable guide to coping with the loss of a loved one in the armed forces. In an age permeated with violence and warfare, we are all often guilty of apathy towards the tragedies that occur, day after day, across foreign battlefields. To many, the news of a fallen soldier is seen simply as an intangible statistic; the great suffering of the family that has lost that beloved relation is sorely overlooked. The numbers of British troops dying in Afghanistan increases week on week, and after the ceremony of repatriation, wives, mothers and friends are forgotten. Through a heart-warming and inspiring chronicle of her son Simon’s life, Ann Annis gives a human face to those soldiers killed in action, and in doing so hopes to increase awareness of the impact that war has on the ordinary people it leaves behind. Ann Annis’s heartfelt writing in Butterflies and Feathers will not only provide tremendous support for others coping with the loss of a family member, but also serves to beautifully commemorate the lives of other soldiers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in order to serve their country. Perhaps her most important message in Butterflies and Feathers is to remind readers to truly cherish their loved ones while they have the chance, as life is fleeting and full of grave uncertainties. Ann Annis knows the unique pain and the surreal aftermath of losing a son in the devastating consequences of war better than most. From the moment Simon, a Fusilier in the 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, informed his parents of his tour in Afghanistan, Ann was consumed with fear for her child’s safety. Even she had become somewhat immune to the dangers of his deployment in this unruly and feudal country because of the endless media coverage. When Simon was killed in an explosion along with two of his comrades whilst on patrol near Sangin, Helmand Province in August 2009, Ann was inconsolable with grief. Simon was just twenty-two years old. Ann quickly understood how it is crucial for people to recognize the severity of the war in Afghanistan and the terrible risks that soldiers face relentlessly in order to safeguard their nations’ security. Ann hopes that her experiences will help to inform and support other families affected by conflict, and help them to come to terms with the devastating effects of warfare. Compassionate, honest and deeply moving, Butterflies and Feathers is a fine tribute to a brave son and his devoted mother, as well as a testament to the unwavering commitment of all British troops currently on active duty.About the Author: Ann Annis lives in Manchester with her husband of twenty-seven years, Peter. This is her first book.