from Colin Garrow
Growing up in rural Suffolk during World War Two, Elsie and her family live their lives amid the rumble of German bomber planes and the whine of air-raid sirens. But daily life must continue, and the children and their parents make the most of restricted amenities during wartime.
Along with Elsie Hancy Eaton (whose life inspired the book), Robbie Cheadle has produced an interesting and heart-warming tale about a wartime family and the ups and downs of everyday life as they strive to cope with the constant threat of invasion. The stories reflect the highlights and occasional tragedies that face the family during the war years, as well as the many ingenious ways they find to deal with the limitations of rationing and lack of income. The book includes family photographs from the time and lists several authentic World War Two recipes, such as Potato Pastry…
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Thanks so much for sharing, Rob!
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Such a thoughtful review and so nice of you to share it here to support Robbie, Rob. I am cheering her on with every book project!
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I’m glad you’re doing that. We should try as much as possible to nurture the good. It’s like seeding a garden.
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Beautifully expressed, Rob.
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Thank you, Christy. I appreciate your support, and Rob’s too.
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A fantastic book, love it. First time information about a very sad time, but well managed by the author. Thank you for sharing this information, Rob. Best wishes, Michael
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You’re welcome Michael. Robbie was last month’s featured blogger. She’s a very gifted person.
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Yes, she really is, with her yummy backing art too.
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I love edible art. 🙂
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🙂
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Thank you, Michael. I am so pleased you enjoyed it.
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I am not ready with reading, but now i know i little bit better what life during war means in real. Thank you for this very good piece of history. Michael
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Thank you for sharing, Rob.
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You’re welcome Robbie. Thank you for your support as well., 🙂
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We must never forget.
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Sadly, it does seem to take very long before we do start forgetting. Thank you for reading.
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