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‘An enjoyably inspiring account of what was to be – for so many thousands of girls – an exciting and fulfilling time.’ Scotsman
‘A stirring, surprising story’ Saga
‘[Hampton] has caught the authentic tone of unwavering, not to say relentless, optimism characteristic of the Guiding movement.’ Evening Standard
‘Absorbing and unexpected … a sobering and inspirational book.’ Mail on Sunday
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A completely original history of one of the most extraordinary movements in the world – the Girl Guides – and how they helped win the war.
Mention Girl Guides to any woman and the reaction will be strong. They either loved them or hated them; they were either proud to wear their uniform or refused to join. Whatever their feelings, most former Guides retain strong memories of their experiences.
All too often regarded merely in terms of biscuit sales and sing-songs, hardly anybody is aware of the massive impact that the Guides had on gender equality and, more fundamentally, the outcome of the Second World War. In this eye-opening history, Janie Hampton explores how the Guides' work was crucial to Britain's victory. When the Blitz broke out, the Guides knew what to do. They kept up morale in bomb shelters, demonstrating 'blitz cooking' with emergency ovens made from the bricks of bombed houses at the request of the Ministry of Food. They grew food on their company allotments and knitted for the entire country. The embodiment of the Home Front spirit, they dug shelters, provided crucial First Aid, and also assisted the millions of children who were forced to flee their city homes to safer places in the country.
It is difficult to imagine what the war effort would have looked like without the Guides. Full of fond and funny anecdotes and rich social history, 'How the Guides Won the War' takes us on the journey of one of the twentieth century's most extraordinary movements.
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If you think guiding is behind the times - read this book and see how its always been at the forefront dealing with social injustice.
If you think guiding is a joke - read this book and see how guides across the world really did play a part in making a difference in the war years (and in peace time)
Yes I am a guide but I am actually embarrased and ashamed to say I don't think I could meet the standards and rise to and overcome the challenges that these girls faced.
The book has made me cry at times, its powerful and well written.
What strikes me most is how the author - never a member - started out to write a book to take the mickey out of guides but through meeting people and hearing about guides she changed her mind and ultimatley the style of the book.
Non members will be challenged in their perspective of girlguiding and current members should be proud to be part of the movement.
As the husband and father of a Guide it shows what I would have expected.They are indomitable.
I had no idea the Guides did such marvellous and brave things during... Read more
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