Finished: In the Shadow of the Workhouse by Jennifer Worth
This book was slightly different to the first installment in that it dealt more with three main characters that the authour had come into contact with during her time as a distrcit nurse. Each story was a very moving account of the difficulties of growing up and living in the East End of London. The three people she follows all came from different sections of the community and each had a unique story to tell - although throughout there was the commonality of life in Poplar.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I admit I had a cry at the end when she was finishing the life story of Joseph Collett. If you want a peak into how life has changed for all ages, then I highly suggest this book. It truly is eye opening and gives an insight into the clumsy first efforts at the "welfare state".
Started: Malory Towers Series by Enid Blyton
I felt like some thing light & easy, and a return to the books I so enjoyed as a child, especially now as my daughter is starting to enjoy these books too!
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