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'Gypsy Girl explores the dynamics of a fractured family while retaining the warmth and humour of the community. Move aside Big Fat Gypsy Weddings...' (Attitude )
'Gypsy Girl gives an insight into domestic abuse and how the codes of a community can keep its citizens trapped.' (Irish Times )
'Gypsy Girl gives an insight into domestic abuse and how the codes of a community can keep its citizens trapped.' (Irish Times )
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A life lived on the road and a heart that will always belong there
Imagine being born into a world where communities are constantly on the move, but freedom is not a birthright.
Rosie grew up travelling all over England and Ireland in her family's caravan. She had an idyllic childhood roaming fields and meadows with her younger brothers and sisters - free from the trappings of modern life, but restricted by the expectations of her culture.
When Rosie was 14, the family's happiness was shattered when her grandfather - who was loved and respected by the whole community - was killed in a tragic accident.
Suddenly everything in Rosie's life unravelled and she was forced to abandon the traditional way of life she loved. Her family fell apart in grief and Rosie tried her best to take care of her younger siblings and hold the family together.
Eventually though life at home became unbearable and Rosie met Stevie, a traveller boy who promised her a different kind of life. Sadly though, Stevie was battling his own demons and Rosie's journey to freedom had only just begun...
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Firstly, I could not put this book down!
I loved reading it and enjoyed reading about her life as a traveller in her community whilst gaining an understanding of different types of travellers. This book explained more then what you see on the Channel 4 'Big fat gypsy weddings' programme (although I love that program too) for example, some traveller families believe that the girls family should pay a 'fortune' to her fiance's family which is a rather large lump sum of money!
Rosie, a brilliant writer explains to us her early life, her life as a teenager and her life as an adult with all family traditions, problems and beliefs included. I just wanted this book to go on forever as im so interested in the traveller community and how secretive they are. As most of us have seen on the gypsy wedding program, Rosie writes about expectations of a traveller wife (wife for life), the life of a traveller man (which some are more helpful to their wives then what we see on the program) and also how traveller children and adults alike grow up with little education, leaving some not able to read and write.
I think this is a brilliant book and believe it is quite interesting. Those interested in the traveller community, those who have seen the gypsy wedding program and even those who are neither I deffinately reccomend this book.
I loved reading it and enjoyed reading about her life as a traveller in her community whilst gaining an understanding of different types of travellers. This book explained more then what you see on the Channel 4 'Big fat gypsy weddings' programme (although I love that program too) for example, some traveller families believe that the girls family should pay a 'fortune' to her fiance's family which is a rather large lump sum of money!
Rosie, a brilliant writer explains to us her early life, her life as a teenager and her life as an adult with all family traditions, problems and beliefs included. I just wanted this book to go on forever as im so interested in the traveller community and how secretive they are. As most of us have seen on the gypsy wedding program, Rosie writes about expectations of a traveller wife (wife for life), the life of a traveller man (which some are more helpful to their wives then what we see on the program) and also how traveller children and adults alike grow up with little education, leaving some not able to read and write.
I think this is a brilliant book and believe it is quite interesting. Those interested in the traveller community, those who have seen the gypsy wedding program and even those who are neither I deffinately reccomend this book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Bought the book for the Wife, who couldnt put it down, front to back in 5 Days, says it all. Looking for more of the same. Great read by all accounts.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I loved this book.
Rosie Mckinley writes in such a way that you can imagine it all. It's written so easily and it's so thought provoking.
Rosie did not always have an easy time, but there are many parts that you can tell she absolutely loved. She talks so lovingly about her family, especially Ol'Daddy(her grandfather).
Cannot recommend highly enough! Enjoy!
Rosie Mckinley writes in such a way that you can imagine it all. It's written so easily and it's so thought provoking.
Rosie did not always have an easy time, but there are many parts that you can tell she absolutely loved. She talks so lovingly about her family, especially Ol'Daddy(her grandfather).
Cannot recommend highly enough! Enjoy!
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Talking Book
I bought this book in audio format and was so disappointed. I thought whoever picked the person the read this book was so wrong in their choice. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs D Stothert
Well done to the author for turning her life around
I started reading this book thinking it would be an interesting insight into the lives of travellers. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kate Kirkpatrick
A Can't Put Down Book!
From the very first page, you are into the life of 'the gypsy girl' and her life. I couldn't put the book down as the reader is led through her life and her determination to make... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. Shelley Pizzey
Addictive - I couldn't put the book down!
Very interesting insight into the life of a gypsy girl. Rosie had an unbelievably hard life and I really felt for her being not only in an abusive marriage, but being responsible... Read more
Published 5 months ago by traceyfrompontefract
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I was pleased with how quick i received this item and my mum is very happy with the book, thoroughly enjoyed it and looking for one similar :)
Published 5 months ago by Tallula
Ok, but nothing special
I read the book cover to cover and some parts were enjoyable I liked the way Rosie discussed nature and the family bond, but over all the story is fairly non eventful and lacked... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Anne-Marie
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