{"product_id":"9780755362837-gypsy-princess","title":"Gypsy Princess","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA touching memoir of a Romany childhood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGypsy Princess \u003c\/i\u003eis a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at Violet Cannon's very own Romany childhood \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe true story of a Romany childhood. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGypsy Princess\u003c\/i\u003e is a searingly honest account of what life is really like for travelling communities, for girls in particular, and captures a way of life that is slowly fading away. If you enjoyed the memoirs of Mikey Walsh and Jess Smith, you'll be enthralled by Violet Cannon's biography. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A fascinating and enjoyable insight into Gypsy life' - \u003ci\u003eCloser\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA true blooded Gypsy, Violet Cannon grew up the Romany way. Life was tough at times, living in a cramped one-roomed trailer, but, unbound by strict routines, Violet spent her days learning to keep home, playing and roaming the fields with a sense of freedom long lost to the rest of modern society. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImmersed in the Gypsy way of life, her childhood set her apart from other children. Bullied by classmates, and segregated from 'gorgia' kids (all non-Gypsies), Violet eventually left school at the age of nine to live a life of travel, play and learning under generations-old Gypsy rules on the fringes of society. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith traditional values at the heart of her childhood, the pressure of conforming and marrying young was intense. Violet was duty-bound to find a husband, but would her marriage lead to the 'happy ever after' she grew up believing in as a Gypsy girl? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003ci\u003eGypsy Princess\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A \u003cb\u003efascinating and realistic\u003c\/b\u003e look at \u003cb\u003ewhat it means to be a Gypsy\u003c\/b\u003e in today's society. A \u003cb\u003elittle understanding of Gypsy traditions goes a long way \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003eI hope we see more biographies like this one\u003c\/b\u003e'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Violet is so \u003cb\u003elikeable and warm\u003c\/b\u003e, and the \u003cb\u003estories are written so vividly\u003c\/b\u003e that you can really \u003cb\u003eimagine yourself there\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'I \u003cb\u003ecould not put this book down\u003c\/b\u003e - from the first paragraph \u003cb\u003eI was hooked\u003c\/b\u003e. I would \u003cb\u003elove to read more about this fascinating lady and her family\u003c\/b\u003e. By the end of the book \u003cb\u003eI felt as if I knew them all\u003c\/b\u003e'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56449831272822,"sku":"9780755362837","price":10.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_8005587_jpg.jpg?v=1760446759","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780755362837-gypsy-princess","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}