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“Everything stinks: creosote, bleach, disinfectant, soil, blood, gangrene. The military authorities say uniforms must be preserved at all costs, but that means manhandling patients who are in agony. Cut them off, says Sister Byrd, and she's the voice of authority here, in the Salle d'Attente, not some gold-braid-encrusted crustacean miles away from blood and pain, so cut they do, snip, snip, snip, snip, as close to the skin as they dare. On either side of Paul as he cuts are two long rows of feet: yellow, strong, calloused, scarred where blisters have formed and burst repeatedly. Since August they've done a lot of marching, these feet, and all their marching has brought them to this one place.”

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Life Class

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Pat Barker
Pat Barker

Pat Barker is a renowned British author, born on May 8, 1943. Her works are known for their depiction of war and its impact on individuals and society, with her 'Regeneration' trilogy being particularly notable. Barker's writing style is delicate and has won her a wide readership. more

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