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by Betty Armitage (Author)
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  • Paperback: 242 pages
  • Publisher: Thorogood (5 Jul 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1854182218
  • ISBN-13: 978-1854182210
  • Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 14.6 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 40,523 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"I am finding it fascinating . Betty's day by day struggle through an ordinary small-town war time life makes unique reading. I lived through the era and can vouch for the truth of it all." --David Croft, OBE, co-writer and co-producer of the BBC comedy hit 'Dad's Army'


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"The funny, touching and wry observations of Betty, a woman who readers will surely love to meet."
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5.0 out of 5 stars 'Lightweight' diary doesn't disappoint, 9 Dec 2004
Being interested in all things WW2 I thought this diary of a country lady would be lightweight and not very interesting. How wrong I was. Somehow, through the words of this middle-aged woman, an authentic atmosphere of the period is evoked in a way that most books about this era can only hope to approximate. I found myself thoroughly immersed in the lives of the small community in which Betty moved, and astonished at just how much people used to care for their neighbours. I am a 39 year old man, but can recommend this book to anyone - young or old, male or female.
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5.0 out of 5 stars friends and heroes remembered, 31 Aug 2002
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My son gave me a copy of Betty's Diary because he read that it was also the Dad's Army diary I have been looking for. I have read it from cover to cover in three days and enjoyed every page. It is a tribute to all the brave comrades I knew and whose aircraft I used to work on. I hope anyone who is interested in what it was really like to live in those war years will take the time to read Betty's words.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating account !, 11 Dec 2006
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I thoroughly recommend this great account of "ordinary" Second World War civilian life! From the first to last page this book was a fascinating and vivid account of Home Front life, both moving and comical. Reading this diary reminded me very much of my Grandmother`s own wartime experiences; Betty is someone I think anyone can relate to.
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1.0 out of 5 stars So disappointed....
I was so disappointed with this book, somehow to me it just doesnt ring true that this was written by a middle aged woman in war time, I would be interested how much of the... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice introduction to life experiences
Betty's Wartime Diary is a splendid read. However those people who consider themselves 'experts' in the field should stay away from this one. Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Sunday night TV reading
I have a great interest in reading about ordinary people in WWII but found this book very disappointing. Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2007 by Billy The Baker

5.0 out of 5 stars A good bed time read
I have read many of these diaries and I enjoyed Betty's very much. It is the sort of book that you can read before you go to sleep and it won't give you nightmares. Read more
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