This book had been on my list for too long and I can't recommend it enough. Humble beginnings of the former Home Secretary are an understatement. The poverty and tragedy of Alan and his sister's childhoods in the slums of North Kensington take your breath away, however, his memoir is not miserable but full of warmth, love and hope and a strong sense of community. It is really a work of social history. I am full of admiration for him and his wonderful sister.
(Rebecca Howell - bwl 103 Winter 2022 ) |
