Author: Margaret Ford
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781529027242
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A moving true story of a young girl escaping hardship and coming of age in the Second World War.Margaret Ford grew up with her older brother Bobby in the mill town of Blackburn, England. Spending her early childhood living between her grandparents' rural pub and her parents' small terraced house, she thought they were a happy family. She was too young to understand her mother's sadness or that her father was gambling away what little money he earned. When she was ten, her father abandoned them, leaving her mother struggling to survive. Aged thirteen, Margaret made the hard decision to leave school and got a job in the dye works to help pay the rent. Later that year, war broke out.Coming of age in the Second World War, Margaret learned to live for the moment. As the boys she grew up with were killed in action, and Blackburn was bombed, she snatched happiness where she could find it. By the time she was seventeen, she was a regular at the dance halls, where the young soldiers were eager to court her. But her childhood sweetheart, Raymond, was thousands of miles away, serving on a submarine in the Far East. Would she ever see him again?Poignant yet heartwarming, A Daughter's Choice brilliantly evokes a lost world, seen through the eyes of a courageous and spirited young woman who never gave up on her dreams.
A Daughter's Choice
Author: Margaret Ford
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781529027242
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A moving true story of a young girl escaping hardship and coming of age in the Second World War.Margaret Ford grew up with her older brother Bobby in the mill town of Blackburn, England. Spending her early childhood living between her grandparents' rural pub and her parents' small terraced house, she thought they were a happy family. She was too young to understand her mother's sadness or that her father was gambling away what little money he earned. When she was ten, her father abandoned them, leaving her mother struggling to survive. Aged thirteen, Margaret made the hard decision to leave school and got a job in the dye works to help pay the rent. Later that year, war broke out.Coming of age in the Second World War, Margaret learned to live for the moment. As the boys she grew up with were killed in action, and Blackburn was bombed, she snatched happiness where she could find it. By the time she was seventeen, she was a regular at the dance halls, where the young soldiers were eager to court her. But her childhood sweetheart, Raymond, was thousands of miles away, serving on a submarine in the Far East. Would she ever see him again?Poignant yet heartwarming, A Daughter's Choice brilliantly evokes a lost world, seen through the eyes of a courageous and spirited young woman who never gave up on her dreams.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781529027242
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A moving true story of a young girl escaping hardship and coming of age in the Second World War.Margaret Ford grew up with her older brother Bobby in the mill town of Blackburn, England. Spending her early childhood living between her grandparents' rural pub and her parents' small terraced house, she thought they were a happy family. She was too young to understand her mother's sadness or that her father was gambling away what little money he earned. When she was ten, her father abandoned them, leaving her mother struggling to survive. Aged thirteen, Margaret made the hard decision to leave school and got a job in the dye works to help pay the rent. Later that year, war broke out.Coming of age in the Second World War, Margaret learned to live for the moment. As the boys she grew up with were killed in action, and Blackburn was bombed, she snatched happiness where she could find it. By the time she was seventeen, she was a regular at the dance halls, where the young soldiers were eager to court her. But her childhood sweetheart, Raymond, was thousands of miles away, serving on a submarine in the Far East. Would she ever see him again?Poignant yet heartwarming, A Daughter's Choice brilliantly evokes a lost world, seen through the eyes of a courageous and spirited young woman who never gave up on her dreams.
The Daughter’s Choice
Author: S.D. Robertson
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008374805
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
The exciting new novel from the bestselling author of My Sister’s Lies. Is her whole life built on a lie?
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008374805
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
The exciting new novel from the bestselling author of My Sister’s Lies. Is her whole life built on a lie?
Hannah's Choice
Author: Kirsty Jones
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007342365
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
The moving and inspirational true story of one little girl's battle against the medical odds and a mother's unwavering love for her daughter. 'If I could have any wish it wouldn't be a part in High School Musical. I'd like to live just one day without having to rest when my heart gets tired: I'd just waste my energy, doing stuff with friends. But I can't and feeling unhappy about it is a waste of time. Being happy gives me energy - so much so that sometimes I want to do a cartwheel even though I can't actually manage it. My decision wasn't about dying. It's about living.' When her daughter Hannah was only four years old, Kirsty Jones received the news that no mother ever wants to hear. Her little girl had leukaemia. But Kirsty knew that Hannah was a fighter, and after gruelling chemotheraphy she beat the disease. But there was more trauma to come: the chemotherapy drugs had damaged Hannah's heart. At first, doctors hoped that Hannah's body would compensate for the damaged muscle, but when Hannah was only twelve her heart failed without warning. As her life hung in the balance, Doctors advised that Hannah's only chance of survival was a heart transplant, but the operation was very risky and the anti-rejection drugs might bring back the leukaemia. Kirsty knew one thing: Hannah deserved to decide her own destiny. Wise beyond her years after learning to cope with so much, Hannah made her choice: she did not want the transplant. She'd had enough of hospitals and wanted to be at home with her family. Then in July 2009, the right side of Hannah's heart completely stopped working and her kidneys started to fail. Days later Hannah celebrated her 14th birthday - a milestone she was never expected to reach - and Hannah was ready to make a different choice. She agreed to have the transplant. Now Kirsty and Hannah tell their unique story and, with wit and honesty, their interweaving voices describe how facing and overcoming death has taught them so much about living. Filled with wisdom and grace, tears and laughter, Hannah's Choice is about beating the odds and finding joy in each day.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007342365
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
The moving and inspirational true story of one little girl's battle against the medical odds and a mother's unwavering love for her daughter. 'If I could have any wish it wouldn't be a part in High School Musical. I'd like to live just one day without having to rest when my heart gets tired: I'd just waste my energy, doing stuff with friends. But I can't and feeling unhappy about it is a waste of time. Being happy gives me energy - so much so that sometimes I want to do a cartwheel even though I can't actually manage it. My decision wasn't about dying. It's about living.' When her daughter Hannah was only four years old, Kirsty Jones received the news that no mother ever wants to hear. Her little girl had leukaemia. But Kirsty knew that Hannah was a fighter, and after gruelling chemotheraphy she beat the disease. But there was more trauma to come: the chemotherapy drugs had damaged Hannah's heart. At first, doctors hoped that Hannah's body would compensate for the damaged muscle, but when Hannah was only twelve her heart failed without warning. As her life hung in the balance, Doctors advised that Hannah's only chance of survival was a heart transplant, but the operation was very risky and the anti-rejection drugs might bring back the leukaemia. Kirsty knew one thing: Hannah deserved to decide her own destiny. Wise beyond her years after learning to cope with so much, Hannah made her choice: she did not want the transplant. She'd had enough of hospitals and wanted to be at home with her family. Then in July 2009, the right side of Hannah's heart completely stopped working and her kidneys started to fail. Days later Hannah celebrated her 14th birthday - a milestone she was never expected to reach - and Hannah was ready to make a different choice. She agreed to have the transplant. Now Kirsty and Hannah tell their unique story and, with wit and honesty, their interweaving voices describe how facing and overcoming death has taught them so much about living. Filled with wisdom and grace, tears and laughter, Hannah's Choice is about beating the odds and finding joy in each day.
The Daughter's Choice
Author: Sheila Newberry
Publisher: Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.
ISBN: 1785761684
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
For fans of Katie Flynn and Sheila Jeffries, The Daughter's Choice is an uplifting novel from the Queen of family saga, and author of Bicycles and Blackberries, Sheila Newberry. Kent, 1934. Following the death of her mother, twelve-year-old Tess Rainbow takes on the responsibility of caring for her family. When a plane crash-lands near their home on Romney Marsh, Tess meets the charming Moray Tann, a young pilot from Scotland who turns out to be the son of one of her father's rivals. Sworn off him, Tess must choose between her home and her first true love. . . 'Reading a Sheila Newberry book is like having dinner with your mother in her warm and cosy kitchen. You can feel the love and care put into every juicy morsel' - Diane Allen, bestselling author of For the Sake of Her Family 'I have long been a fan of Sheila Newberry's novels. I love their wonderful warmth and charm.' Maureen Lee, bestselling author of The Seven Streets of Liverpool Previously published as The Girl by the Sea.
Publisher: Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.
ISBN: 1785761684
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
For fans of Katie Flynn and Sheila Jeffries, The Daughter's Choice is an uplifting novel from the Queen of family saga, and author of Bicycles and Blackberries, Sheila Newberry. Kent, 1934. Following the death of her mother, twelve-year-old Tess Rainbow takes on the responsibility of caring for her family. When a plane crash-lands near their home on Romney Marsh, Tess meets the charming Moray Tann, a young pilot from Scotland who turns out to be the son of one of her father's rivals. Sworn off him, Tess must choose between her home and her first true love. . . 'Reading a Sheila Newberry book is like having dinner with your mother in her warm and cosy kitchen. You can feel the love and care put into every juicy morsel' - Diane Allen, bestselling author of For the Sake of Her Family 'I have long been a fan of Sheila Newberry's novels. I love their wonderful warmth and charm.' Maureen Lee, bestselling author of The Seven Streets of Liverpool Previously published as The Girl by the Sea.
What I Told My Daughter
Author: Nina Tassler
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476734674
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
A collection of essays from notable, highly accomplished women in politics, academia, athletics, the arts offering advice for raising empowered girls.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476734674
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
A collection of essays from notable, highly accomplished women in politics, academia, athletics, the arts offering advice for raising empowered girls.
Daughter's Choice
Author: Dianna Leigh Holden
Publisher: 0845450 BC Limited/Worldwide People Locaters Publishin
ISBN: 9780986489631
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Holden provides a look at her childhood as one of Canada's foster children. She tells of how she was thrust into a system that was set up to protect her only to be victimized by her caregivers. In addition, she interviews other foster parents, foster children, and government officials, and addresses the issues that need to be changed.
Publisher: 0845450 BC Limited/Worldwide People Locaters Publishin
ISBN: 9780986489631
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Holden provides a look at her childhood as one of Canada's foster children. She tells of how she was thrust into a system that was set up to protect her only to be victimized by her caregivers. In addition, she interviews other foster parents, foster children, and government officials, and addresses the issues that need to be changed.
A Daughter’s Sorrow (East End Daughters, Book 1)
Author: Cathy Sharp
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008168598
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
Heartache and hardship in London’s East End, from the bestselling author of The Orphans of Halfpenny Street
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008168598
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
Heartache and hardship in London’s East End, from the bestselling author of The Orphans of Halfpenny Street
A Daughter’s Choice (East End Daughters, Book 2)
Author: Cathy Sharp
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008168628
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
Heartache and hardship in London’s East End, from the bestselling author of The Orphans of Halfpenny Street
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008168628
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
Heartache and hardship in London’s East End, from the bestselling author of The Orphans of Halfpenny Street
A Daughter’s Dream (East End Daughters, Book 3)
Author: Cathy Sharp
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008168652
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Heartache and hardship in London’s East End, from the bestselling author of The Orphans of Halfpenny Street
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008168652
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Heartache and hardship in London’s East End, from the bestselling author of The Orphans of Halfpenny Street
Daughters of the Moon: The Choice - Book #9
Author: Lynne Ewing
Publisher: Volo
ISBN: 9780786808519
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In a reckless attempt to change the future, Catty drops Jimena into her troubled past-and into dangerous territory for the ex-gang members. As Jimena runs for her life, she is caught by the police and put in jail. There she is further threatened by a new type of Follower with a shape-changing power she is unable to resist. Her only choice is to break out of jail and hide out with a most unlikely ally-her old gang rival, Payasa. Together they have to save the other Daughters of the Moon before Jimena's most terrifying premonition comes true.
Publisher: Volo
ISBN: 9780786808519
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In a reckless attempt to change the future, Catty drops Jimena into her troubled past-and into dangerous territory for the ex-gang members. As Jimena runs for her life, she is caught by the police and put in jail. There she is further threatened by a new type of Follower with a shape-changing power she is unable to resist. Her only choice is to break out of jail and hide out with a most unlikely ally-her old gang rival, Payasa. Together they have to save the other Daughters of the Moon before Jimena's most terrifying premonition comes true.