In a Class of Their Own
A moving family saga telling the story of a single mother's struggle to bring up her family in war-torn Edinburgh
Published on 19. May 2009
290 pages
978-1-84502-551-9 (ISBN)
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A MOVING FAMILY SAGA TELLING THE STORY OF A SINGLE MOTHER'S STRUGGLE TO BRING UP HER FAMILY IN WAR-TORN LEITH
All Rachel Campbell really wants is a better life for herself and her children. But as the Second World War rages throughout Europe, life in Leith gets tougher day by day. Her feckless husband Johnny isn't helping either, so finally Rachel has no choice but to fend for herself and the children through the poverty and dangers of wartime. This is their story, as Rachel struggles to survive and the children grow up with all the joys and disappointments that life brings in difficult times.
Based on the real-life wartime experiences of author Millie Gray, In A Class of Their Own brilliantly recreates the atmosphere of the time with all the hardships and struggles as well as the fun, warmth and humour of everyday life.
All Rachel Campbell really wants is a better life for herself and her children. But as the Second World War rages throughout Europe, life in Leith gets tougher day by day. Her feckless husband Johnny isn't helping either, so finally Rachel has no choice but to fend for herself and the children through the poverty and dangers of wartime. This is their story, as Rachel struggles to survive and the children grow up with all the joys and disappointments that life brings in difficult times.
Based on the real-life wartime experiences of author Millie Gray, In A Class of Their Own brilliantly recreates the atmosphere of the time with all the hardships and struggles as well as the fun, warmth and humour of everyday life.
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In a Class of Their Own
A moving family saga telling the story of a single mother's struggle to bring up her family in war-torn Edinburgh
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Millie Gray is a writer and professional story telle. Her humourous plays attract audiences from all over Scotland and she is much in demand to do workshops and talks about her work. Millie Gray was born and raised in Leith and lives in Edinburgh.
Content
- Cover
- Title
- Dedication
- Contents
- Author's Note
- Chapter 1 1939: Moving Upwards
- Chapter 2 Rationing
- Chapter 3 Isolation
- Chapter 4 Solutions and Promises
- Chapter 5 The Art of Survival
- Chapter 6 Christmas Greetings
- Chapter 7 Holiday Qualifiers
- Chapter 8 All Straightened Out
- Chapter 9 Red Letter Days
- Chapter 10 Aiming for the Skies
- Chapter 11 Getting Started
- Chapter 12 Let there be Light
- Chapter 13 Giving Up the Ghost
- Chapter 14 Burning Issues
- Chapter 15 Double Bounce
- Copyright
