Dominoes and Marbles: A young man's life and times in peace and war - White, Kerry
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In the 1960s the Domino Theory, fear of communist expansion through Asia, is used to justify going to war in Vietnam; to boost Army numbers, Australia introduces National Service for young men selected by a ballot using marbles representing birth dates ... one of those selected was Kerry White . His story begins with his time in Vietnam, then recalling his life before call-up and on being back home after discharge ... as the war goes on, the headlines confront him every day and night ... This memoir is based on memory, reflection and imagination.

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In the 1960s the Domino Theory, fear of communist expansion through Asia, is used to justify going to war in Vietnam; to boost Army numbers, Australia introduces National Service for young men selected by a ballot using marbles representing birth dates ... one of those selected was Kerry White . His story begins with his time in Vietnam, then recalling his life before call-up and on being back home after discharge ... as the war goes on, the headlines confront him every day and night ... This memoir is based on memory, reflection and imagination.
Autorenporträt
Kerry White is semi-retired and lives on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, after a career in journalism, government media and corporate communications. Recently he completed a Master of Professional Practice (Creative Writing) degree. He was born in Toowoomba, Queensland, and spent his childhood in a small country town before going on to boarding school, a job in a bank and a 'normal' social life before going off to war in Vietnam. Previous books: Behold the stars; Three of a kind; Strength, labour and sorrow; the poet from hell.