An inspiring & intimate self-portrait of the champion of equality that encompasses her brilliant tennis career, unwavering activism,
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Entertaining, instructive, thought-provoking & hilarious, the unmistakeable voice of Deborah Devonshire rings out of this volume which combines her two collections of 'occasional' writings
- Home to Roost & Counting My Chickens. The pieces are broad & eclectic in their subjects, ranging from treasures unearthed while the kitchen was being redecorated, musings about the reason for the reworded town sign, tourism at Chatsworth, a ringside view of both John F. Kennedy's inauguration & funeral, & the value of deportment. No matter what she's writing about she is always affectionate, shrewd & uproariously funny.