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"...if you did grow up in the 1950s then you will find this book by Paul Feeney absolutely impossible to put down." --This England Magazine, Summer 2010 edition
Jeni Barnet raved about the book, 'A 1950s Childhood' by Paul Feeney, on her weekday afternoon show on LBC Radio (97.3F), "It's like opening up a paper bag of penny chews or sherbet lemons. It's so evocative. It's been dripped over. I've been reading it at every meal." --The Jeni Barnett Show on LBC Radio (97.3F),England, January 22, 2010.
'A 1950s Childhood' by Paul Feeney was featured as a good book reading suggestion in Woman's Weekly magazine. --Woman's Weekly Magazine, England, November 10, 2009.
'A 1950s Childhood' by Paul Feeney was the subject of a double-page feature article in the Daily Express newspaper. --Daily Express Newspaper, England, September 26, 2009.
Jeni Barnet raved about the book, 'A 1950s Childhood' by Paul Feeney, on her weekday afternoon show on LBC Radio (97.3F), "It's like opening up a paper bag of penny chews or sherbet lemons. It's so evocative. It's been dripped over. I've been reading it at every meal." --The Jeni Barnett Show on LBC Radio (97.3F),England, January 22, 2010.
'A 1950s Childhood' by Paul Feeney was featured as a good book reading suggestion in Woman's Weekly magazine. --Woman's Weekly Magazine, England, November 10, 2009.
'A 1950s Childhood' by Paul Feeney was the subject of a double-page feature article in the Daily Express newspaper. --Daily Express Newspaper, England, September 26, 2009.
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Do you remember Pathe News? Taking the train to the seaside? The purple stains of iodine on the knees of boys in short trousers? Knitted bathing costumes? Then the chances are you were born in or around 1950. To the young people of today, the 1950s seems like another age. But for those born around then, this era of childhood seems like yesterday. From waking up to ice on the inside of the windows, washing in a tin bath by the fire and spoonfuls of cod-liver oil, home life was very different to today. This delightful compendium of memories will appeal to all who grew up in this post-war decade, whether in town or country, wealth or poverty. With chapters on games and hobbies, holidays, music and fashion, the wonderful memories and delightful illustrations will bring back this decade of childhood, and jog memories about all aspects of life.
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53 of 55 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book invoked so many memories of a blissful type of growing-up compared to these more frenetic times where children don't enjoy adolescence because they are urged to grow up before being really ready for it. It makes you recall how gentle it all seemed, probably a hint of looking through rose-tinted glasses, but we grew up more or less able to cope with what life could throw at us. And no stress counsellors! Highly recommended for those who want to revisit their youth, a very good read.
37 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is one of the most fantastic books that i have read . It has transported me back to my childhood and bought back so many memories. I even purchased two more and gave them to my sisters as presents.
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33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Excellent and well written. I can relate to more than 90% of contents and it brings back long lost memories of my childhood.
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1950s childhood
this book brought back so many forgoton memories, I could not put it down as I was born in 1955 I also childhood in the 1960s. Can't recomened better books
Published 3 days ago by yorkie
Memory Lane
This little book is filled with nostalgic details of life for children in the 1950s and will strike a very nostalgic chord for those of us born into the mainstream at that time. Read more
Published 15 days ago by H. C. Traveller
tin baths etc
Enjoyable read but somewhat dull ,being stacked with facts but lacking in emotion.
It could have been written in a far more animated way as the subject matter is so... Read more
It could have been written in a far more animated way as the subject matter is so... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Avid reader
A Must read
I really enjoyed this book, I was born in 1950 and the book took me back to a very special time. Somethings I remembered and other details jolted my memory. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Marilyn
Nostalgic
I've been trying to write my life story for my children and grandchildren and this book has been invaluable as a point of reference. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Monty
Nostalgia and heart-warming memories flood back
I was very impressed with this book. I recieved it in the post a few days ago and could not put it down. Read more
Published 3 months ago by RobinBeLoved
Good Fun.
Yes this is a fun book to read, but probably because I was born in the early 50's and could identify so much with it. It made me laugh a lot and brought back so many memories.
Published 3 months ago by Ivan Buick
Very Good
This was purchased for a present and was very well received. It has been passed round the recipient and all her neighbours (all ex-pats who live in Spain), and they all say it has... Read more
Published 3 months ago by JOSEPHINE
Brilliant Book
I give this 5 stars because it was a lovely trip down memory lane, if you were born in the 50's it's like reading about your own childhood, i couldn't put it down, it's a feel good... Read more
Published 3 months ago by mrscliff
What a Let down
I was so looking forward to reading this book. Although it starts in quite a promising way, which is deceiving when you download the trial version. Read more
Published 4 months ago by DXB
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