White Butterflies

A harrowing escape, an enduring spirit.White Butterflies recounts Colin McPhedran's extraordinary journey as an 11-year-old fleeing the Japanese invasion of Burma. This new edition of the Australian classic tells a story of survival against impossible odds.

Forced to trek 500 kilometers across the Patkoi Mountain Ranges, Colin, his mother, brother, and sister battled monsoon rains, starvation, and disease. This is more than a war story; it's a testament to family bonds and the resilience of ...