tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post3989319985739138689..comments2023-06-10T22:42:19.087+10:00Comments on Australasian Christian Writers: ACRBA Tour Chocolate Soldier by Hazel BarkerUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-29777417690058429612017-03-14T17:38:55.276+11:002017-03-14T17:38:55.276+11:00Congratulations on publishing such an interesting ...Congratulations on publishing such an interesting book, Hazel. I'll have to look it up and buy it. Elaine Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15724607299832750567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-60188489590576561162017-03-07T16:01:13.630+11:002017-03-07T16:01:13.630+11:00Review of Chocolate Soldier. The Story of a Conchi...Review of Chocolate Soldier. The Story of a Conchie by Hazel Barker<br />Review by Kathleen in Goodreads.<br /><br />I enjoyed reading this interesting well written story about the life and travels of Clarence Dover, a Conchie. With action and drama this was a true page turner!<br /><br />Hazel Barker wrote this biography of her Uncle Clarence based on conversations she had with him, his war diaries, research on the Friends Ambulance Unit in India and China during World War II and letters and documents relating to him. <br /><br />Clarence and his mother are my favourites, although I liked the whole Dover family and Clarence's friends and work buddies. <br /><br />I strongly suggest that you read the Authors' Note, Acknowledgements and Prologue first. <br />I missed the Prologue (it was at the end of my advanced copy). <br /><br />I recommend this book to anyone interested in reading a great story set during World War II.<br />Hazel's bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15130890759088634619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-5752375296733284942017-03-07T15:44:57.805+11:002017-03-07T15:44:57.805+11:00Review of Chocolate Soldier. The Story of a Conchi...Review of Chocolate Soldier. The Story of a Conchie by Hazel Barker<br />Review by Abigail Cobley in Goodreads.<br />This book is a true testament to his courage and convictions and I highly recommend it!Too little is known about conscientious objectors' roles in the Second World War and Hazel Barker does a terrific job of bringing the story of Clarence Dover to our eyes. To stand in front of a judge at the tender age of 20 in the midst of war and tell him that you will not fight is such a courageous decision. Clarence did so, and by joining the Friends' Ambulance Unit, he went on to risk his life stretcher-bearing in the London Blitz. After this, he travelled to India and China where he helped transport medical supplies. This book is a true testament to his courage and convictions and I highly recommend it!<br />Hazel's bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15130890759088634619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-85671961272434425742017-03-07T15:30:49.328+11:002017-03-07T15:30:49.328+11:00Chocolate Soldier. The Story of a Conchie by Hazel...Chocolate Soldier. The Story of a Conchie by Hazel Barker<br />Review by Kathy Stewart <br /> This extraordinary story of Clarence Dover, a conscientious objector who enrolled with the Friends Ambulance Unit during World War II, kept me interested from beginning to end. I wasn’t sure at first whether I would like Clarence or agree with his stance, but Hazel Barker has done a good job of explaining his point of view and showing that he was indeed both courageous and principled in his efforts during the war. Taking us from the horror of Blighty during the Blitz via exotic India to mysterious China, this is an interesting and enlightening tale. It is also a love story and a story of the triumph of good over evil. I really enjoyed it and the message it conveys. <br /><br />Hazel's bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15130890759088634619noreply@blogger.com