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A Son of Austerity

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""A Son of Austerity"" is a memoir written by George Knight, detailing his experiences growing up in post-World War II England. The book explores the impact of austerity measures on Knight's family and community, as they struggled to make ends meet in a time of economic hardship. Knight recounts his childhood memories, including the rationing of food and clothing, the lack of access to healthcare and education, and the social and political upheaval of the era. The book also delves into Knight's personal journey, as he navigates his way through the challenges of poverty and deprivation, and eventually finds success as a journalist and writer. Through his candid and poignant storytelling, Knight offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in British history, shedding light on the enduring legacy of austerity and its impact on individuals and society as a whole.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162804613
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 366
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x19 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 490 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 26. november 2024
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""A Son of Austerity"" is a memoir written by George Knight, detailing his experiences growing up in post-World War II England. The book explores the impact of austerity measures on Knight's family and community, as they struggled to make ends meet in a time of economic hardship. Knight recounts his childhood memories, including the rationing of food and clothing, the lack of access to healthcare and education, and the social and political upheaval of the era. The book also delves into Knight's personal journey, as he navigates his way through the challenges of poverty and deprivation, and eventually finds success as a journalist and writer. Through his candid and poignant storytelling, Knight offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in British history, shedding light on the enduring legacy of austerity and its impact on individuals and society as a whole.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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