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Michele Hanson grew up an oddball tomboy disappointment in a Jewish family in Ruislip in the 1950s - a suburban Metroland idyll of neat lawns, bridge parties and Martini socials. Yet this shopfront of respectability masked a multitude of anxieties and salacious goings-on. Was Shirleys mother really having an affair with the man from the carpet shop? Did chatterbox Dora Colborne harbour unspeakable desires for Micheles sulky dad? Whose Battenburg cake was the best? An atmosphere of intense rivalry prevails, with Micheles mum suspicious of her non-Jewish neighbours personal habits, and Michele very wary of childrens games like Doctors and Nurses that might bring bottoms into the equation. And with glamorous, scheming Auntie Celia swanning around in silk dresses demanding attention,
Michele has a lot to contend with. Only the annual holidays to the south of France relieve the tension. This hilarious and wonderfully evocative memoir charts Micheles childhood and coming of age in a Britain that was emerging from post-war austerity into the days of youve never had it so good. It is a characterful and affectionate look at a way of British life long since disappeared but one for which we continue to hold huge affection.
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Michele Hanson grew up an oddball tomboy disappointment in a Jewish family in Ruislip in the 1950s
- a suburban Metroland idyll of neat lawns, bridge parties & Martini socials. Yet this shopfront of respectability masked a multitude of anxieties & salacious goings-on. Was Shirleys mother really having an affair with the man from the carpet shop? Did chatterbox Dora Colborne harbour unspeakable desires for Micheles sulky dad? Whose Battenburg cake was the best? An atmosphere of intense rivalry prevails, with Micheles mum suspicious of her non-Jewish neighbours personal habits, & Michele very wary of childrens games like Doctors & Nurses that might bring bottoms into the equation. & with glamorous, scheming Auntie Celia swanning around in silk dresses demanding attention, Michele has a lot to contend with. Only the annual holidays to the south of France relieve the tension. This hilarious & wonderfully evocative memoir charts Micheles childhood & coming of age in a Britain that was emerging from post-war austerity into the days of youve never had it so good. It is a characterful & affectionate look at a way of British life long since disappeared but one for which we continue to hold huge affection.

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Silk - A natural fibre made by silk worms
Tension - A force that is stretching an object
Tension - Also known as stress, a situation where a human can not cope with emotional or physical threats
France - A state situated in Western Europe with several overseas territories.
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Children - A young life form within the early stages of physical development,
Carpet - A layer of fabric that goes in homes to cover the flooring, can help with insulation.
Family - A group of people that live together made up from parents and children.

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With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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