{"title":"Michael McKernan","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Michael McKernan collection, where history intertwines with personal narrative to offer profound insights into the human experience. Michael McKernan is a distinguished author known for his poignant works in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category. His writing often explores deeply personal and historical themes, providing readers with an intimate glimpse into past events and the individuals who experienced them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eWhen This Thing Happened: The Story of a Father, a Son, and the Wars That Changed Them\u003c\/em\u003e. This book is a compelling narrative that delves into the impact of war across generations, vividly portraying the experiences of a father and son amidst the backdrop of global conflict. McKernan's skilful storytelling and meticulous research bring history to life, linking personal stories to larger historical contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or someone who appreciates the nuanced exploration of human stories, Michael McKernan’s works promise to engage and enlighten. Each book is not just a recollection of facts and events, but a testament to the resilience and complexity of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore this collection and discover the power of storytelling through the lens of an adept author who masterfully bridges the past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"when-this-thing-happened-the-story-of-a-father-a-son-and-the-wars-that-changed-them-by-michael-mckernan-9781925106893","title":"When this thing happened: the story of a father, a son, and the wars that changed them","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tour de force about the impact of war on one family over the twentieth century. As deputy director of the Australian War Memorial for many years, Michael McKernan had heard and written about many stories of war. For him, war was never about the big picture; it always came down to the individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet little did he know when he met his future wife in 1989 that her father would soon be telling him, over many leisurely afternoons, his own story of being made a slave to the Nazis in the Second World War, and its unforeseeable consequences. One of these consequences was that Mychajlo Stawyskyj's son Joe would grow up in Australia in time to be sent to fight in Vietnam, where he would become one of that war's worst casualties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on his authoritative grasp of twentieth-century history, and in particular military and social history, Michael McKernan pieces together the disrupted lives of his father-in-law and brother-in-law, creating a compelling narrative of general interest, as well as an unforgettable story about the cost of war to one Australian family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46380327370988,"sku":"9781925106893","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11394263482873.jpg?v=1744854756"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/michael-mckernan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}