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Set against the backdrop of post-WWII Britain, the narrative explores the author's upbringing in a mining village, highlighting the challenges faced by a working-class family. It reflects on the educational system of the 1950s and '60s, capturing both its shortcomings and its humorous aspects. Through personal anecdotes, the author shares his experiences with the eleven-plus exam and the diverse characters encountered during his school years, all conveyed with a blend of nostalgia and affection.
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Life's Journey, Terry Thomas
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- Life's Journey
- Subtitle
- Love, Live and Learn
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Terry Thomas
- Publisher
- Xlibris UK
- Publisher
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 230
- ISBN13
- 9781543494914
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of post-WWII Britain, the narrative explores the author's upbringing in a mining village, highlighting the challenges faced by a working-class family. It reflects on the educational system of the 1950s and '60s, capturing both its shortcomings and its humorous aspects. Through personal anecdotes, the author shares his experiences with the eleven-plus exam and the diverse characters encountered during his school years, all conveyed with a blend of nostalgia and affection.