Marriage

This chapter talks about Naw Sheera's courtship and, later, marriage with Saw Ralph. The couple met in the Pe Krew village where she taught. Saw Ralph was stationed there as part of the Karen National Liberation Army (KLNA). Initially, she was uninterested in his advances, but Saw Ralph persisted, and over time, Naw Sheera fell in love with him through sustained correspondence. The challenges of their courtship would persist, however, as Saw Ralph arranged to marry her with the KLNA's permission. This move, though necessary on Saw Ralph's part, resulted in difficulties and delays before the couple were finally married. They did get married eventually, however, and Naw Sheera began to realize that this marriage signaled further challenges ahead for her.

Life after the Revolution

This chapter chronicles the life of Saw Ralph and his family after the revolution. It begins with his time living as a refugee in Thailand and then turns to his eventual move to Australia. Here, Saw Ralph reflects on the difficulties and challenges his family endured as a result of Saw Ralph's participation in the revolution. It also covers Saw Ralph's day-to-day life in Australia, particularly his attempts to learn English and his efforts to delve further into Christianity. Alongside these activities, Saw Ralph faces difficulties adjusting to civilian life, although he further reveals that despite his old age, he remains as active as ever.

Japanese Occupation

This chapter details Saw Ralph's experiences during the Japanese invasion. It chronicles his mother's early death and Saw Ralph's encounters with new people. Alongside these personal events are Saw Ralph's personal encounters with death and violence, beginning with the death of his mother and moving toward the casualties of Japanese occupation and British reoccupation. In those days, Saw Ralph recalls being afraid. The Japanese occupation was both a good time and a bad time in his life, because he and his fellow children liked the Japanese occupation. The occupying forces taught them the Japanese language and Japanese songs and engaged with them. The chapter concludes with Saw Ralph's experiences after the occupation.