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ratings: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Genre: Poetry / Anthology / War Literature / Women's Writing

Book Review:
This anthology is a revelation and a vital piece of literary history. For too long, the story of war has been told primarily by men. This book finally gives voice to the women who lived through the world wars, and their poems are powerful, moving, and utterly essential. These are not poems about glory on the battlefield; they are poems about waiting, about grief, about fear, about the bombs falling on your own city, about the strange and terrible beauty of a world at war. You'll find work by famous poets like Vera Brittain and Edith Sitwell, alongside poems by women whose names have been forgotten. Their voices are raw, honest, and deeply human. Whether you love poetry, history, or simply want a more complete picture of what war does to people, this book is a treasure. It will break your heart and open your eyes. Highly recommended.