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It was on a Sunday night in 1928 that Billy Hopkins made his first appearance. Billy's tenement home on the outskirts of Manchester would be considered a slum today, but he lived there happily with his large Catholic family, hatching money-making schemes with his many friends. When war came, and the Luftwaffe dominated the night sky, Billy was evacuated to Blackpool. There he lived on a starvation diet while his own rations went to feed his landlady's children - 'I might as well be in Strangeways!' But even the cruel blows that were to be dealt to the family on his return to Manchester would not destroy Billy's fighting spirit - or his sense of humour.
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I have just read your comments about my book OUR KID on the Amazon web- site. Many thanks for taking the trouble to make your comments and I am most touched to learn that you enjoyed and got so much out of the book. Yours is the kind of comment that makes the whole business of writing a book worth-while. The knowledge that out there I have communicated emotionally with some reader not know to me personally makes my day. You may like to know that OUR KID has sold over 110,000 copies in
I have just read your comments about my book OUR KID on the Amazon web- site. Many thanks for taking the trouble to make your comments and I am most touched to learn that you enjoyed and got so much out of the book. Yours is the kind of comment that makes the whole business of writing a book worth-while. The knowledge that out there I have communicated emotionally with some reader not know to me personally makes my day. You may like to know that OUR KID has sold over 110,000 copies in
paperback since November 1999. There's a sequel called HIGH HOPES which will be out in hardback in July/August 2000. The paperback will be out in February/March 2001. Many thanks and very best wishes, Billy Hopkins (Author) -- wilfred hopkins --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Ok so i might be a tad bias here as i am a Lancashire Lass myself and from Salford, Manchester but i can safely say this is the best book i have read in many many years. I first saw the book in a shop at Manchester Airport whilst seeing my only sister (who i call 'Our Kid') off home to Florida USA and i thought then that the book seemed Appropriate. Little did i know that a month later i would be recommending it to EVERYONE i know. This is the only book on here i have ever reviewed and i had such a roller coaster ride of emotians reading it that i just have to tell you.... READ IT... you will not regret it.
I of course had to read the follow up which i would only give a 4* rather than this 5* but i will be buying Kates Story in the morning and hopefully it will be just as good as 'Our Kid'.
Billy Hopkins, you are outstanding in your work and i can only imagine what kind of happy life you have now....fun and happiness i bet.
www.lepress.demon.co.uk for more info about his books and the author.
I of course had to read the follow up which i would only give a 4* rather than this 5* but i will be buying Kates Story in the morning and hopefully it will be just as good as 'Our Kid'.
Billy Hopkins, you are outstanding in your work and i can only imagine what kind of happy life you have now....fun and happiness i bet.
www.lepress.demon.co.uk for more info about his books and the author.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My father in law gave me the book to read and I was dubious as it isn't the sort of book I'd normally go for. I was pleasantly suprised as the book was one of the most moving stories I have ever read. It makes you realise how difficult like was for children growing up before and after the war and how much I, and my generation (I'm 25) take for granted. I'll never laugh at my grandmother again when she tells me how easy I've had it - coz I have. I'd highly recommend it to anyone, whatever their age!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
'Our Kid' is a captivating family story; rather than an autobiography, about a young Lancashire lad growing up in pre-war, and war-time Britain. Billy Hopkins is a masterful storyteller who draws you into his world of a working class household coping, and surviving, the ups and downs of life. The reader shares the good times and bad times feeling part of the tale, rather than as an impartial observer. I admit that as a Londoner born and bred, I did wonder what an earth I would find of interest about a family living 'up North'. Having read this book voraciously I feel suitably chastened - it's gripping. The rich detail, and revealing insights made me hungry to learn more and more about our hero. Billy Hopkins is a very real person in every sense - a fascinating story, and a thoroughly satisfying read.
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our kid
Absolutely brilliant, great history lesson, this is a must read, it will make u laugh n cry, cant praise it enough.
Published 11 days ago by kat74
Most enjoyable book I've read in ages
I received this book as a Christmas present from a friend. I was a little reluctant to read it at first as I thought the book wasn't for me. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Norrissey
A damn good read
I bought this book having already read it previously.
Some years back in hospital i was given this book and thoroughly enjoyed the story. Read more
Some years back in hospital i was given this book and thoroughly enjoyed the story. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Tony
Would recommend to anyone
Have already read all the Billy Hopkins books and I am buying them all up to have the collection in my bookcase. Would recommend to anyone, fantastic read. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Kell bell
Re-visiting old reads....
Our Kid
Being a Manchester lad I could be accused of being biased. I first read this book when it first came out. Read more
Being a Manchester lad I could be accused of being biased. I first read this book when it first came out. Read more
Published on 9 May 2010 by Bradley John Savidge
Our kid done good
I read it in three days. Couldn't put it down. A cracking read and would recommend it to those who love Billy Elliot, nostalgia and tales of hardship and woes. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2009 by Richard K. Norman
Excellent evocation of a recent past
This book will produce instant recognition in anyone who has lived in the North West, even if they are much younger than the author. Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2008 by Bismaquer
a pleasure to read
Our Kid by Billy Hopkins was the book that started my love for autobiographies set in Yorkshire and Ireland during the war years. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2004 by "bonjovigal_y3k"
An enjoyable read, but nothing exceptional
I enjoyed 'Our Kid' by Billy Hopkins, but could not help comparing it unfavourably with 'The Road To Nab End' by William Woodruff which I had read some months earlier. Read more
Published on 14 May 2003 by N. Hirst
Disappointing
Having enjoyed Kate's Story, I thought this would be a good follow on. It started well and I really thought I was going to get drawn into the life of Billy Hopkins, but there was... Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2002
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