{"product_id":"war-baby-an-english-schoolgirls-quest-for-independence-paperback","title":"War Baby: An English Schoolgirl's Quest for Independence - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eE. Margaret Curtis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA poignant memoir of a girl growing up in England during and after WWII. Discover her quest for love and acceptance as she navigates the challenges of family dysfunction to eventually find her own way.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstranged from her mother and raised in a family isolated by rigid religious beliefs, a girl faces the hardship of growing up in England during and after the tumultuous years of World War II. It chronicles the family's migration from London to Yorkshire to Staffordshire and finally to Warwickshire, revealing the resilience required to navigate such challenging times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe backdrop of war and its aftermath leaves an indelible mark, yet it is the internal struggle for love and affirmation within her emotionally distant family that truly defines her journey. As she grapples with feelings of isolation and unworthiness, she resolves to break free from the constraints of her upbringing. By pursuing education, she embarks on a path of independence and self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough vivid storytelling, the memoir presents a rich tapestry of daily life in England during the war and in subsequent years. The story resonates with anyone who has experienced complex familial ties, making it a compelling read that invites reflection and discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 30, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49143798661272,"sku":"9798318818165","price":31.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8830\/4024\/files\/R6jkqVlm8L9798318818165.webp?v=1779393271","url":"https:\/\/thepinkflamingobooks.myshopify.com\/products\/war-baby-an-english-schoolgirls-quest-for-independence-paperback","provider":"The Pink Flamingo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}