Elsie and Mairi Go to War
Book description
When they met at a motorcycle club in 1912, Elsie Knocker was a thirty year-old motorcycling divorcee dressed in bottle-green Dunhill leathers, and Mairi Chisholm was a brilliant eighteen-year old mechanic, living at home and borrowing tools from her brother. Little did they know, theirs was to become one of…
Why read it?
1 author picked Elsie and Mairi Go to War as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Atkinson’s book tells the story of Elsie Knocker and Mairi Chisholm who were friends and motorcycle enthusiasts. When war broke out they joined a voluntary medical unit heading for France and set up a first aid post near the frontline. They were fearless, sometimes reckless, and always cheerful as they saved the wounded. I loved the way Atkinson’s book captured their youthful exuberance and gung-ho courage.
From Wendy's list on women’s experiences in WW1.
Want books like Elsie and Mairi Go to War?
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Elsie and Mairi Go to War.
Browse books like Elsie and Mairi Go to War
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in Belgium, health care, and World War 1?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about Belgium, health care, and World War 1.