Journal Entry 1 by Cassiopaeia from Cardiff, Wales United Kingdom on Thursday, September 02, 2010

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In September 1939, housewife and mother Nella Last began a diary whose entries, in their regularity, length and quality, have created a record of the Second World War which is powerful, fascinating and unique. When war broke out, Nella's younger son joined the army while the rest of the family tried to adapt to civilian life. Writing each day for the "Mass Observation" project, Nella, a middle-aged housewife from the bombed town of Barrow, shows what people really felt during this time. This was the period in which she turned 50, saw her children leave home, and reviewed her life and her marriage - which she eventually compares to slavery. Her growing confidence as a result of her war work makes this a moving (though often comic) testimony, which, covering sex, death and fear of invasion, provides a new, unglamorised, female perspective on the war years.'Next to being a mother, I'd have loved to write books.' Oct 8, 1939  

Journal Entry 2 by Cassiopaeia at Cardiff, Wales United Kingdom on Thursday, September 02, 2010

Released 1 yr ago (9/2/2010 UTC) at Cardiff, Wales United Kingdom

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Happily I have two copies of this book, as it is one I want to read but just haven't had the time yet. This copy is off to a new home; the BCUK September Book Exchange recipient. I hope you enjoy it.

 

Journal Entry 3 by Ladkyis at Newport, Wales United Kingdom on Friday, September 03, 2010

received as part of the BCuk Birthday Book Exchange. I have long held a fascination for this lady, now I have my own copy of this book YAY! I might share, one day. 

Journal Entry 4 by Ladkyis at Newport, Wales United Kingdom on Monday, January 03, 2011

Released 1 yr ago (1/3/2011 UTC) at Newport, Wales United Kingdom

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Given to a friend because we talked about Mass Observation.