Ordinary Families

This book should be read by all who have grown up in a large family. The delightful language is a joy to read and the insights into middle-class family living in post w.w. 1 England brings that way of life into vivid reality. This author is unusually frank - for the times - in her portrayal of the development of a sensitive girl growing up in a relentlessly gung-ho family setting. The yachting experiences are such as to make the sea-sick sufferers cringe in sympathy. Do yourself a favour and READ IT !