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A Child of the East End Jean Fullerton

A Child of the East End By Jean Fullerton

A Child of the East End by Jean Fullerton

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Summary

A heartfelt, funny and often shocking memoir of love and struggle in London's East End after the war, from the author of the much-loved Ration Book series - perfect for fans of My East End and Call the Midwife.

A Child of the East End Summary

A Child of the East End: The heartwarming and gripping memoir from the queen of saga fiction by Jean Fullerton

'Vivid, unsentimental and very funny. An extraordinary celebration of a by-gone era by the Queen of the East End' Kate Thompson, author of The Stepney Doorstep Society

*** Featured on WOMAN & HOME and PEOPLE'S FRIEND, and coming soon to BBC RADIO! ***

One of my first East London memories is lying in bed, listening to the low boom of the barges as they nudged each other on the Thames, just half a mile away from our estate . . .

Life in Cockney London was tough in the post-war years. The government's broken promises had led to a chronic housing shortage, rampant crime and families living in squalor. But one thing prevailed: the unbeatable spirit of the East End, a tight-knit community who pulled through the dark times with humour and heart.

Drawing on both family history and her own memories of growing up in the 1950s and '60s, as well as her working life as a district nurse and local police officer, Jean Fullerton vividly depicts this fascinating part of London - from tin baths, to jellied eels, to tigers in a Wapping warehouse.

***Includes a bonus 8-page photo plate section!***

A Child of the East End is an eye-opening, heartfelt and atmospheric portrait of life in the East End after the war from 'the queen of saga fiction', perfect for fans of My East End by Gilda O'Neill and Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth.

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FIND OUT WHY READERS ARE FALLING IN LOVE WITH JEAN FULLERTON:

'Food for the soul, it's simply deliciously readable and enjoyable' LoveReading

'Charming and full of detail... You will ride emotional highs and lows... Beautifully written' The Lady on A Ration Book Daughter

'A delightful, well researched story' bestselling author Lesley Pearse

'A real page-turner with larger-than-life characters and convincing period detail' Daily Express

A Child of the East End Reviews

Vivid, unsentimental and very funny. An extraordinary celebration of a by-gone era by the Queen of the East End ... a cracking read and a golden nugget of 20th century history. * Kate Thompson, author of The Stepney Doorstep Society on A Child of the East End *
Richly-textured and engrossing... Jean Fullerton's meticulous research and background knowledge enable her to create a wholly convincing and engaging wartime novel... Completely immersive. With humour to lighten the mood as well it can be laugh-out-loud funny as well as deeply poignant, but it is the emotional richness and heart to the book that draws the story together and makes this such a rewarding read. -- Nicola Cornick * Historia, on A Ration Book Childhood *
Food for the soul, it's simply deliciously readable and enjoyable * LoveReading on A Ration Book Christmas *
Charming and full of detail... You will ride emotional highs and lows... Beautifully written * The Lady on a Ration Book Daughter *
A delightful, well researched story -- bestselling author Lesley Pearse * on All Change for Nurse Millie *

About Jean Fullerton

Jean Fullerton is a native East Londoner and authentic cockney. Born within the sound of Bow Bells, as a child she lived in a derelict one-up one-down cottage by London Docks before being rehoused as part of the post-war slum clearances.

Because of her love of history, Jean hoped to become a theatrical costumier, starting out as a general dog's body in a local clothing factory before working her way up to being a pattern cutter at Jaegers. 'Clearly not the next Mary Quant', Jean decided to take a completely different career pathway and, at twenty-three joined the Metropolitan Police Force, 'an eye-opener even for a streetwise East End girl!'. After taking time off to have children, Jean trained as a Registered Nurse once her youngest went to school and spent most of her working life in the East End of London. She is also a qualified teacher and has lectured on community nursing at a London university. The author of nineteen historical novels, including The Ration Book series, Jean now writes full-time. Find out more at www.jeanfullerton.com

Jean lives in Bedford and is available for interviews, events and to write features.

Additional information

GOR012481705
9781838952860
1838952861
A Child of the East End: The heartwarming and gripping memoir from the queen of saga fiction by Jean Fullerton
Jean Fullerton
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Atlantic Books
2022-08-11
336
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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