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For thousands of young British girls, the influx of Canadian soldiers conscripted to Britain during the Second World War meant throngs of handsome young men.

Voices of the Left Behind contains the personal stories of nearly 50 Canadian war children who have been helped by Project Roots.

An exploration of Canadian Remembrance Day history, customs, and traditions. Who are the people who offered their lives in war? Why do we remember them? How do we honour their memory?

Imagine you're a young woman caught up in the ugly reality of war. You meet and fall in love with a young soldier from a foreign country.

Shortlisted, New Brunswick Book Award for Non-Fiction.