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Condition: Like New: A book that has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust ... Like New: A book that has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket (if applicable) is included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. May have no identifying marks on the inside cover. No wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab

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by allsedandun
04 Oct, 2017Most favourable review
A Mirror on Life in the 1950's
I am a similar age to Alan Johnson so I can identify with his description of life in post-war Britain. His writing is perceptive and realistic without being dull. His warmth and humour shine through in what could be a bleak tale of hardship and deprivation. The reader feels an empathy with Alan and his family members as they struggle to make their way in life growing up in the 1950 's and changing times. An excellent read and a good prelude to the second volume - Please Mr Postman.I am a similar age to Alan Johnson so I can identify with his description of life in post-war Britain. His writing is perceptive and realistic without being dull. His warmth and humour shine through in what could be a bleak tale of hardship and deprivation. The reader feels an empathy with Alan and his family members as they struggle to make their way in life growing up in the 1950 's and changing times. An excellent read and a good prelude to the second volume - Please Mr Postman.
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by jillh042013
21 Jul, 2021
Surprisingly great!
I really enjoyed this story of Alan Johnson’s childhood. Book is well written, there’s a lot of humour and it’s interesting.it’s not a political book. It’s a story of overcoming extreme poverty and love for his family. I have been recommending it left, right and centre!
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by julial4004
16 Sep, 2024
Surprisingly upbeat tales considering subject matter of poverty. Very charming.
This book is a social history and undoubtedly true as it is similar to what I witnessed as a 1950's child. I do remember bread and dripping, outside toilets, babies bathed in sinks, tin baths hanging on outside wall and brought in once a week for multiple bathers. Picking up coal if you found any in the street or two bar electric fires and freezing cold in the house. Housewives shopped every day to grab bargains, keep an eye on spending and could only carry less items. Nearly everyone had a lodger to bring in much needed monies and lots did several jobs.This book is a social history and undoubtedly true as it is similar to what I witnessed as a 1950's child. I do remember bread and dripping, outside toilets, babies bathed in sinks, tin baths hanging on outside wall and brought in once a week for multiple bathers. Picking up coal if you found any in the street or two bar electric fires and freezing cold in the house. Housewives shopped every day to grab bargains, keep an eye on spending and could only carry less items. Nearly everyone had a lodger to bring in much needed monies and lots did several jobs.
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by 2823mundy
25 Nov, 2022
Alan Johnson's writings
There are many encouraging reviews available elsewhere. I recommend you get the trilogy of his biographical books and also his recent venture into fiction writing "The last train to Gipsy Hill".
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by bidding4thekids
27 Nov, 2024
The title is good and the picture on the front tells what timeframe it is set in.
Great read. Well written. Now seeking other books by Alan Johnson.
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