A Child of the East End by Jean Fullerton
A heartfelt, funny and often shocking memoir of love and struggle in London's East End after the war, from the author of the much-loved Ration Book series - perfect for fans of My East End and Call the Midwife.Funny, stark...grimly fascinating. (...) A Child of the East End offers a powerful corrective to a romanticised, nostalgic way of looking at a past that was (...) often regressive and oppressive * The Independent *
Richly-textured and engrossing... Jean Fullerton's meticulous research and background knowledge enable her to create a wholly convincing and engaging wartime novel... Completely immersive. With humour to lighten the mood as well it can be laugh-out-loud funny as well as deeply poignant, but it is the emotional richness and heart to the book that draws the story together and makes this such a rewarding read. -- Nicola Cornick * Historia, on A Ration Book Childhood *
Food for the soul, it's simply deliciously readable and enjoyable * LoveReading on A Ration Book Christmas *
Charming and full of detail... You will ride emotional highs and lows... Beautifully written * The Lady on a Ration Book Daughter *
A delightful, well researched story -- bestselling author Lesley Pearse * on All Change for Nurse Millie *
From jellied eels to tin baths . . . a richly evoked portrait of a bygone world * The Lady *
A vivid portrait of the privations of the post-war years, but also a unique community spirit that is in danger of being lost forever * Choice Magazine *
Jean Fullerton is a native East Londoner and authentic cockney. Born within the sound of Bow Bells, as a child she lived in a derelict one-up one-down cottage by London Docks before being rehoused as part of the post-war slum clearances.
Because of her love of history, Jean hoped to become a theatrical costumier, starting out as a general dog's body in a local clothing factory before working her way up to being a pattern cutter at Jaegers. 'Clearly not the next Mary Quant', Jean decided to take a completely different career pathway and, at twenty-three joined the Metropolitan Police Force, 'an eye-opener even for a streetwise East End girl!'. After taking time off to have children, Jean trained as a Registered Nurse once her youngest went to school and spent most of her working life in the East End of London. She is also a qualified teacher and has lectured on community nursing at a London university. The author of nineteen historical novels, including The Ration Book series, Jean now writes full-time. Find out more at www.jeanfullerton.com
Jean lives in Bedford and is available for interviews, events and to write features.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781838952860 |
| ISBN 10 | 1838952861 |
| Title | A Child of the East End |
| Author | Jean Fullerton |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Atlantic Books |
| Year published | 2022-08-11 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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