Bibliograph

Nella Last's war, the Second World War diaries of 'Housewife, 49', edited by Richard Broad and Suzie Fleming

Type

Label

Nella Last's war, the Second World War diaries of 'Housewife, 49', edited by Richard Broad and Suzie Fleming

Language

eng

resource.biographical

autobiography

Illustrations

illustrationsportraitsplatesmaps

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Nella Last's war

Oclc number

951006688

Responsibility statement

edited by Richard Broad and Suzie Fleming

Sub title

the Second World War diaries of 'Housewife, 49'

Summary

While Nella's younger son joined the army, the rest of the family adapted to the transformed rhythms of life in Barrow-in-Furness, which suffered terribly from enemy bombing raids. Nella writes in confidence about the war years, covering everything from sex to the genuine fear of invasion. This is the war as Nella Last lived it

Target audience

adult

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