- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: The History Press Ltd; New Ed edition (2 Dec 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0750934328
- ISBN-13: 978-0750934329
- Product Dimensions: 13.7 x 10.4 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 749,739 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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One area of Beatrix Potter's life which has been neglected is her relationship with Willie Heelis, to whom she was happily married for 30 years. This work draws on anecdotes from family and friends, where the author, their great-nephew, casts a welcome look at this relationship. He also tackles controversial issues, such as whether Beatrix really ever did like children. Included are first-hand reminiscences of family and Lake District friends of the couple, including extracts from previously unpublished letters. These, along with Beatrix letters to Miss Louie Choyce in the 1920s and 1930s, paint a vivid picture of their life together in Sawrey.
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John Heelis is the great nephew of Beatrix and Willie. He lives in Cumbria.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Together with "Walking with Beatrix Potter" this little book gives excellent background information about the other side of Mrs. Heelis' very creative personality. Whe she was asked by an American magazine how she wished to be described she wrote -
"Mrs.Heelis wrote little books for children, and then became a farmer and breeder of Herdwick sheep..." All of her books and her life in later years especially demonstrated her love of animals and Lake District Countryside. Her wonderful gift to the National Trust (of which she was a founder) was designed to ensure that the peace and beauty of these lovely farms and fells and lakes can be retained. The book describes the epitome of her modest and generous nature.
My wife and i celebrated our Golden Wedding at Yew Tree Farm - one that retains Beatrix's furniture and animals - and the atmosphere wonderfully well. We really benefitted by reading the two little books before visiting the area. For us they were the best of Guide books - and a "thing of beauty" in themselves.
David and Mary Walker.
"Mrs.Heelis wrote little books for children, and then became a farmer and breeder of Herdwick sheep..." All of her books and her life in later years especially demonstrated her love of animals and Lake District Countryside. Her wonderful gift to the National Trust (of which she was a founder) was designed to ensure that the peace and beauty of these lovely farms and fells and lakes can be retained. The book describes the epitome of her modest and generous nature.
My wife and i celebrated our Golden Wedding at Yew Tree Farm - one that retains Beatrix's furniture and animals - and the atmosphere wonderfully well. We really benefitted by reading the two little books before visiting the area. For us they were the best of Guide books - and a "thing of beauty" in themselves.
David and Mary Walker.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Not a Hollywood Expose
7 Jun 2000
Format:Paperback
Anyone who wants to know a little bit more about Beatrix Potter, the person, will be pleased with this book. Through real-life annecdotes John Heelis conveys what should be obvious but isn't - Beatrix Potter was not a perfect human being, she had tiny flaws just like the rest of us. Sometimes she got cranky, occasionally she was absent-minded with her head in the clouds but mostly she was wonderful - although quite strong willed and opinionated.
Those who are fascinated by Beatrix Potter will find the little book a great addition to their library. However, be forewarned - those who are buying this book for a voyeristic look into the intimate details of Beatrix Potter's married life will be sorely disappointed. This very private woman's private life remains private.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
More Mrs. Heelis than Beatrix Potter
18 July 2009
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This is more a Heelis family history than a bio of Beatrix Potter. There are occasional mentions of Ms. Potter (or as she preferred to be called, Mrs. Heelis) but it does give you a relative's view of the well-known author. I enjoy family histories so I found it to be an interesting little book but if you're looking for a straight biography this may disappoint.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Interesting
12 Nov 2008
Format:Paperback
I wanted to read more about Beatrix Potter. This book was interesting but a little slow.
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