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Nella Last's War
Nella Last
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Description for Nella Last's War
Paperback. In September 1939, housewife and mother Nella Last began a diary whose entries, in their regularity, length and quality, have created a record of the Second World War which is powerful, fascinating and unique. When war broke out, Nella's younger son joined the army while the rest of the family tried to adapt to civilian life. Editor(s): Broad, Richard; Fleming, Suzie. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; BJ; BM; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 133 x 21. Weight in Grams: 232.
In September 1939, housewife and mother Nella Last began a diary whose entries, in their regularity, length and quality, have created a record of the Second World War which is powerful, fascinating and unique. When war broke out, Nella's younger son joined the army while the rest of the family tried to adapt to civilian life. Writing each day for the "Mass Observation" project, Nella, a middle-aged housewife from the bombed town of Barrow, shows what people really felt during this time. This was the period in which she turned 50, saw her children leave home, and reviewed her life ... Read more
In September 1939, housewife and mother Nella Last began a diary whose entries, in their regularity, length and quality, have created a record of the Second World War which is powerful, fascinating and unique. When war broke out, Nella's younger son joined the army while the rest of the family tried to adapt to civilian life. Writing each day for the "Mass Observation" project, Nella, a middle-aged housewife from the bombed town of Barrow, shows what people really felt during this time. This was the period in which she turned 50, saw her children leave home, and reviewed her life ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Profile Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781846680007
SKU
V9781846680007
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About Nella Last
Suzie Fleming is a feminist writer and speaker; she lives in Cornwall.
Reviews for Nella Last's War
A classic of wartime literature...highly engaging, very moving. All Home Front life is here, especially the kitchen sink
Simon Garfield
I relished it...her personality is so powerful...There are so many things to admire about her.
Margaret Forster
A fantastic story...This is not the war of the newsreels - it's about tiny domestic difficulties, lumpy custard... ... Read more
Simon Garfield
I relished it...her personality is so powerful...There are so many things to admire about her.
Margaret Forster
A fantastic story...This is not the war of the newsreels - it's about tiny domestic difficulties, lumpy custard... ... Read more