Joyce Grenfells irresistible collection of poetry & writings gathered together by her friend & biographer Janie Hampton. My Kind of Magic" is a charming collection of articles & poems from the celebrated English writer & entertainer Joyce Grenfell. This is a sparkling compilation of writings of every kind from treasured recipes to tales of the places Joyce herself was happiest in. The best things in Joyce Grenfells view were often unexpected
- blackbirds in January the musty smell of old books or dusk in an East Anglian cornfield. For her these small flashes of joy & inspiration were scattered amongst the everyday. Her idea of comfort was no draughts no overhead lighting hot water all the year round & no noises about it being the summer. During her life she amassed an eclectic collection that she planned one day to put together in a scrapbook but never got round to doing it. Now finally these pieces have been set down for the enjoyment of all. Her biographer & friend Janie Hampton has woven together the little bits of magic from Joyces life into a beautiful & endearing memento for those who loved her wit & observant intelligence or simply for those who want to join in the fun."