Robert Saunders
Autore di Yes to Europe! : the 1975 referendum and seventies Britain
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None Need Starve 1 copia
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- Opere
- 12
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- 1
- Utenti
- 50
- Popolarità
- #316,248
- Voto
- 4.0
- Recensioni
- 3
- ISBN
- 18
I read this book over a 3 evening read. I had a hard time putting the book down after the first 120 pages or so. The mother, Helen, and her tribe of 7 children in this story are so pitiful in their audacity and resilience, despite such damning odds, of living in poverty with little or no help from her husband that makes a very decent salary. The author gives the reader a glimpse into harshness of the world of want. The story takes place in the 1950’s and no welfare system existed. Helen’s main problem was keeping her family together, ages 5 through 18, else she may find a visit from a social worker. In the 50’s, social workers danced to different tune. Their aim was to break up the family regardless of age or sex. Thus sisters and brothers were separated with no clue as to their whereabouts. The story revolves around Helen, her daughter, Karen, and her three sons, Bunky, Barry and Noah. Barry is the main character and through his eyes you feel the pain he feels for not only his mother but also for his siblings. The author made no effort to give me the impression that I would not be paying a visit to the home of the Beaver Cleaver's family. Still, I was glad the author sprinkled a bit of humor here and there because it kept the story from being so depressing. I really enjoyed the horseback ride the two brothers, Barry and Noah took on the hot summer night. I just had to laugh.
If you want to read a real life drama based on real people then I recommend Tommytown. If you just want a refreshing read I highly recommend it.… (altro)