Britain - Historical Biography - General & Miscellaneous, Social Scientists - Biography, Regional British History - London, Social Scientists, Psychologists, & Scholars - Women's Biography
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Overview
Phyllis Willmott's previous three volumes of autobiography have been much acclaimed. In Joys and Sorrows the author writes of her life in the immediate post-war years, with all its personal ups and downs. Joys and Sorrows, like its predecessors, is a very personal book: its sharp insights and evocations bring into focus a private world in close-up. Friends, colleagues and families play their part, but it is Phyllis Willmott herself, sensitive, compulsively romantic yet serious minded, who keeps the reader in thrall. Admirers of her earlier books will relish this new one.Editorials
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Wilmott's fourth memoir following the post World War II years in London documents the author's reentry into civilian life, the beginning of her social work career, and marriage to Peter Willmott. This portion of the author's life, like the others, is presented in a series of vignettes and personal observations. As a historical document, the writing clarifies the historical rebuilding of Britain after the war, and changing gender relationships. Distributed by Dufour. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
July 1, 1995
Publisher
Peter Owen
Pages
136
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780720609318