THE BEST BOOK IN THE WORLD EVER?
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What can be said about this book? It is definitely THE BEST BOOK IN THE WORLD EVER, all about the early part of the 20th century in Blackburn, Lancashire. If you are looking for a book about history, then this is for you. BUY IT NOW, there is no way you will be disappointed.
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A Wonderful Piece of Lancashire History
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Had William Woodruff not committed the minutae of a working class life to memory then we could only guess at what life was like for mill workers and their families in the early 1900s. It was absolutely captivating and would appeal to anyone who has a love of modern history, an interest in their northern roots or ancestors who spent their lives working in the mill. The poverty is something I could relate to from stories I have heard from parents and grandparents but William Woodruff manages to take you by the hand and lead you room-by-room through the tiny houses and cobbled streets and when you have experienced a hungry ache in your belly he lets you share his meagre meal. It's quite remarkable how our lives have changed in such a relatively short period of time but those hard, gritty, northern, working class roots give people fight, a motivation to succeed and a sense of humour - it's character building. Where are our children going to get that from? It made me realise how little they had and how much I have that I just don't need. It brought me right down to earth and I absolutely loved it.
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We've never had it so good!
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Anyone who thinks they've had a hard life should read this book.
Thank God for a Welfare state,social housing etc.!Previous reviewers have said that they couldn't put the book down.It's True!William Woodruffs story grabs you by the collar and drags you through his childhood,family,poverty,church and politics.Through good times and bad the indominitable spirit of a working class family and community shine.This book should be made required reading.
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The Road To Nab End
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This book is an excellent read for anyboby interested in social history.
It relays vividly what poverty and hardship a recent generation had to endure, but it also captures the spirit and sense of community of those times.
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Excellent!
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Like one of your other readers, I just happened upon this book whilst browsing and spending post-Christmas vouchers. Once I started the book I found that I could not put it down, and that is not just a well-worn cliche. The author's ability to grab your attention and his recall of memory are amazing. You really feel as though you are living the book with him. In addition, he gives you a real insight into life in Britain in the early 1900's. What have we to complain about in this day & age!
I have since bought the sequel and will get to it as soon as I have finished my current book. I have also recommended the book to a number of friends.
This book is a must!
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