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If you grew up in the 1950's but have forgotten what it was like this is the book to read.In times when you had time,speed was more like a fast walk,everything got done in its own time.Money was scarce but children were happy,food was plain but flavoursome.Work was hard at home, as well as in the man's job,pay was just enough.Play was enjoyable and unhurried,holidays few,as were parties,Christmas and birthdays the highlights of the year.Growing up was leisurely,unhurried,disciplined,respectful and such a delight,there was no litter,clean streets fresh country air and…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
If you grew up in the 1950's but have forgotten what it was like this is the book to read.In times when you had time,speed was more like a fast walk,everything got done in its own time.Money was scarce but children were happy,food was plain but flavoursome.Work was hard at home, as well as in the man's job,pay was just enough.Play was enjoyable and unhurried,holidays few,as were parties,Christmas and birthdays the highlights of the year.Growing up was leisurely,unhurried,disciplined,respectful and such a delight,there was no litter,clean streets fresh country air and birds,animals,flowers,butterflies and insects in abundance,nature was enjoyed and respected,but that was then,read what it was like and then look at todays times.
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Autorenporträt
The book records the social history of a childhood steeped in custom and tradition.It records the memories of a young boy,the author,through sometimes difficult times when there was little money and life was more caring.It explores people and places and will jog memories for the many people who grew up in that decade.In many English towns and villages life was the same and it rekindles the thoughts and memories of those with less clear thoughts,as well as giving modern people an insight into what grandparents experienced.The author grew up in a small English town mostly with his grandparents after his mother died after pioneering heart surgery.Life was traditional,entertainment was self made and as cheap as possible.The daily observations that surrounded him are the basis of this biographical book,The memories of the author are a way of bringing life and memories back to others unfortunate to suffer from dementia and loss of memory.