Betsy Whyte's writing offers a profound exploration of the 'mist people' culture, drawing from her upbringing within a travelling family. Her narratives delve into the unique traditions and transient lifestyle of communities that moved seasonally, providing a rare glimpse into a life lived on the margins. Whyte captures the complexities of identity, belonging, and the transition from a nomadic existence, weaving a rich tapestry of experience. Through her evocative prose, she illuminates the resilience and richness of a culture often unseen and unheard.
These are the timeless memoirs of traveller Betsy Whyte, offering a poignant insight into a largely vanished way of life. It is an inspiring tale of strength, tradition and community, often against great hardship and intolerance. schovat popis
This sequel to Yellow on the Broom takes Betsy's story to the end of World War II. She was born in 1919 into a travelling family, and tells her own story, with the bitter and the sweet, the rowan and the honey. schovat popis