Sequel/Prequel to Gypsies Stop tHere, Wakerly's first novel published 2008. Both books can standalone but are connected. Back cover reads: Two years have passed since Kay successfully campaigned for the Appley Green Gypsy Site,and four years since her husband was murdered. Life in the village was going so well until the phone call and letter. Then comes the disastrous site opening. Worst of all, Dunstan, whom she realises is her best friend and ally, is giving her the cold shoulder for some unknown reason. Dunstan is taking an emotional trip down memory lane, into childhood as a Gypsy on the road, and his eventual break from his people. Why is he so angry with Kay that he keeps away from her? Chances of a longed for reconciliation look slim ...
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'Wakerly's books do a wonderful job in helping to promote understanding where there is ignorance and tolerance where there is bigotry. I recommend them heartily. Few of us even try to understand gypsies and their way of life. Our knee-jerk reaction usually goes no further than 'not in my backyard', as I discovered first hand when a family of gypsies arrived in a village near where I live last year. The immediate reaction among the residents was a mixture of alarm and resentment. In Miriam Wakerly's Gypsies Stop tHere and its sequel No Gypsies Served it's refreshing to see gypsies portrayed as individual people like the rest of us, making their way in life the best way they can. Reading this compelling story brings home the fact that it's perfectly possible for gypsies to be accepted successfully into our communities.' --Sue Cook, Broadcaster and Writer
'A vivid and imaginative interrogation of human relationships in the context of the relations between Travellers and English country people, and a worthy sequel to Gypsies Stop Here.' --Thomas Acton, OBE, Professor of Romani Stiudies, University of Greenwich:
'Miriam Wakerly's books Gypsies Stop tHere and No Gypsies Served are a window to the bigotry that a race of people in the UK still experience. Textbooks illustrating statistics of what racism is like are all well and good but what Wakerly adds is an accessible and readable 'way in' to the situation for the general reader, and the storytelling approach reinforces we are talking about real people here, not statistics. I would recommend that people read these books as a reflection of the reality of contemporary Britain.' --Dr John Coxhead, Author of Last Bastion of Racism
'A vivid and imaginative interrogation of human relationships in the context of the relations between Travellers and English country people, and a worthy sequel to Gypsies Stop Here.' --Thomas Acton, OBE, Professor of Romani Stiudies, University of Greenwich:
'Miriam Wakerly's books Gypsies Stop tHere and No Gypsies Served are a window to the bigotry that a race of people in the UK still experience. Textbooks illustrating statistics of what racism is like are all well and good but what Wakerly adds is an accessible and readable 'way in' to the situation for the general reader, and the storytelling approach reinforces we are talking about real people here, not statistics. I would recommend that people read these books as a reflection of the reality of contemporary Britain.' --Dr John Coxhead, Author of Last Bastion of Racism
About the Author
Many articles and short stories published in magazines. No Gypsies Served is Miriam Wakerly's second published novel. She has a BA Degree in Combined Studies (English, French, Sociology and Politics)from Leicester University and is a member of the Society of Authors. a non-Gypsy she has studied the subject and gives talks. She was on BBC Oxford, The Write Lines, in November 2009.
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I will start off by saying that Miriam Wakerly has released another book before this one, "Gypsies Stop tHere", and although they can both be read as standalone stories, I would highly recommend reading them together as they are connected and flow wonderfully from one to the next.
When I first picked up both of these books, I didn't quite know what to expect. There's been a lot of controversy surrounding Gypsies and Travellers in the media, in conversation among the public, and also portrayed a certain way in TV shows, such as "My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding". And I got thinking, what do we really know about the Gypsy and Traveller life? What do we really know about their world at all?
It's clear that Miriam has put a lot of work, effort and research into this book to ensure that the Gypsy and Traveller community is portrayed in a fair and insightful way. One of the things I loved about this book was that Miriam uses actual words and phrases used by the Gypsy community, and I felt this really helped me to connect more with their culture and way of life, it helped me feel like I was a part of their world for the duration of the book. For those of you worried you won't understand the story, the glossary at the back of the book really helps to explain any words you might be unsure of, and after a while, I found myself so in tune with them that I didn't need to flip back and forth to look up their meaning. Although there is a lot of information throughout this book, it is a story first and foremost, and what an enthralling story it is!
There are some interesting and intriguing character developments throughout. Kay and Dunstan in particular are the main features of the story. Kay is a strong,optimistic woman who draws you in and keeps you wanting to read along with her story. We explore a lot more of Dunstan's past as well, and I must say, it's captivating to learn more of his journey through life.
For anyone who loves gaining knowledge, this is a book for you, it provides a lot of information of Gypsy and Traveller history without being overwhelming. At the end of the story I found myself with a much deeper understanding and I felt so pleased that I had given these books a chance. If you're interested in learning more about the Gyspy and Traveller community, or just fancy something different, then try this!
When I first picked up both of these books, I didn't quite know what to expect. There's been a lot of controversy surrounding Gypsies and Travellers in the media, in conversation among the public, and also portrayed a certain way in TV shows, such as "My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding". And I got thinking, what do we really know about the Gypsy and Traveller life? What do we really know about their world at all?
It's clear that Miriam has put a lot of work, effort and research into this book to ensure that the Gypsy and Traveller community is portrayed in a fair and insightful way. One of the things I loved about this book was that Miriam uses actual words and phrases used by the Gypsy community, and I felt this really helped me to connect more with their culture and way of life, it helped me feel like I was a part of their world for the duration of the book. For those of you worried you won't understand the story, the glossary at the back of the book really helps to explain any words you might be unsure of, and after a while, I found myself so in tune with them that I didn't need to flip back and forth to look up their meaning. Although there is a lot of information throughout this book, it is a story first and foremost, and what an enthralling story it is!
There are some interesting and intriguing character developments throughout. Kay and Dunstan in particular are the main features of the story. Kay is a strong,optimistic woman who draws you in and keeps you wanting to read along with her story. We explore a lot more of Dunstan's past as well, and I must say, it's captivating to learn more of his journey through life.
For anyone who loves gaining knowledge, this is a book for you, it provides a lot of information of Gypsy and Traveller history without being overwhelming. At the end of the story I found myself with a much deeper understanding and I felt so pleased that I had given these books a chance. If you're interested in learning more about the Gyspy and Traveller community, or just fancy something different, then try this!
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Not yet finished the book but quite a good read, however I am not sure about the way the book switches between storytellers which can make you lose track of the story a little.
By Romney
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When I picked up this book I did not think that I would like it as much as I did but I was curious to read it anyway. What I found was an enjoyable story full of human emotion and events that actually challenged my own thinking. How would I have reacted in a similar situation? I still do not know the answer. However, I really enjoyed Miriam's book which presented itself with various twists and turns and a desire to read the sequel some time later!
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Miriam Wakerly once again tackles society's prejudice toward those who wish to live their lives differently from the rest of us, WE being the crux at issue... Read more
Miriam Wakerly once again tackles society's prejudice toward those who wish to live their lives differently from the rest of us, WE being the crux at issue... Read more
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