{"product_id":"9781838952860-child-of-the-east-end-a","title":"A Child of the East End","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe heartwarming and gripping memoir from the queen of saga fiction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA heartfelt, funny and often shocking memoir of love and struggle in London's East End after the war, from the  author of the much-loved Ration Book series - perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eMy East End \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eCall the Midwife.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Funny, stark, fascinating' \u003ci\u003eTHE INDEPENDENT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'An extraordinary celebration of a bygone era' KATE THOMPSON, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Stepney Doorstep Society\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A vivid portrait of the post-war years, but also a unique community spirit that is in danger of being lost forever' \u003ci\u003eChoice  Magazine \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*** Featured on BBC RADIO, WOMAN \u0026amp; HOME, PEOPLE'S FRIEND\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e INSIDE SOAP \u0026amp; LONDON LIVE!***\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLife in Cockney London was tough in the post-war years. The government's broken promises had led to a chronic housing shortage, rampant crime and families living in squalor. But one thing prevailed: the unbeatable spirit of the East End, a tight-knit community who pulled through the dark times with humour and heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on both family history and her own memories of growing up in the 1950s and '60s, as well as her working life as a district nurse and local police officer, Jean Fullerton vividly depicts this fascinating part of London - from tin baths, to jellied eels, to tigers in a Wapping warehouse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e***Includes a bonus 8-page photo plate section!***\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIND OUT WHY READERS ARE FALLING IN LOVE WITH JEAN FULLERTON: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Food for the soul, it's simply deliciously readable and enjoyable' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eLoveReading\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Charming and full of detail. You will ride emotional highs and lows. Beautifully written'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Lady \u003c\/i\u003eon A Ration Book Daughter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A delightful, well researched story'\u003c\/b\u003e bestselling author Lesley Pearse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A real page-turner with larger-than-life characters and convincing period detail' Daily Express\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40289222131809,"sku":"9781838952860","price":7.06,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_36365652_57d74d5d-55ea-4547-ac55-d32b9a0ac51d.jpg?v=1759443358","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781838952860-child-of-the-east-end-a","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}