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Cheryl Anne Banks
Cheryl Anne Banks (Hutana) lives in a small town in the Tararua district on the eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand. She was born in Wellington, New Zealand in 1955 an...view moreCheryl Anne Banks (Hutana) lives in a small town in the Tararua district on the eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand. She was born in Wellington, New Zealand in 1955 and grew upon the Kapiti Coast (approx. 50 kms from the Capital City Wellington).
Cheryl has lived in the country many years, mostly on a sheep and beef farm. She is happiest when she is writing and has found that the peace of country life motivates her to write. She also likes to paint and teach art.
Her inspiration for this book came after Cheryl saw some World War One medals simply for sale on Trade Me, instead of being fondly cherished in someone’s family. It disappointed her that a young man had fought during the war, yet the story of his life and his experiences, appeared lost.
Then there was the pigeon, Cher Ami who, during the First World War, was known for her bravery and strength of character. She was shot, lost an eye and with a leg hanging from a tendon and covered in blood, this small feathered hero carried a message that saved the lost battalion of the 77th Division in the battle during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive (1918).
Cheryl wanted to express her understanding of war and the pain that it causes to people of all ages and animals. Cheryl has, by creating Berty bird in this book, personally acknowledged the brave wonderful pigeon, Cher Ami.
Her other writings, unpublished as yet, include a book of short stories based on life experiences in a small rural community. She is also compiling the extensive historical research of her late father, into a book about the 19th century Maori who lived in the South Wairarapa of the North Island of New Zealand. And she is looking at writing some poetry.view less