What a lovely trip down memory lane and the text is complemented with some wonderful photos. Growing up can be a tough gig but it’s also quite an adventure. When you’re just a kid life seems to be an endless game and these tales, mostly very short, are the personal memories from a variety of well known contributors. I found I was often smiling, if not at the text at the captivating photos. At the bottom of each page there is a quote, relevant to Childhood and the one I particularly liked was a Chinese Proverb - “Parents who are afraid to put their foot down will have children who step on their toes.” (page 128)
Nearly all these narratives have their roots in the English poor and working classes, yet having said that, when you see the names of the contributors, it just goes to prove that little children can and do make names for themselves and find great success in later life, despite or maybe it’s because of their humble beginnings! ( )