Nolan, Patricia
Racing the Wind: A Cumbrian Childhood
- ISBN 13:
- 9781910723975
- author:
- Nolan, Patricia
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Merlin Unwin Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 centimetres (0.37 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Racing the Wind: A Cumbrian Childhood is a poignant and evocative memoir that captures the essence of rural life in 1950s Britain. Patricia Nolan's account of her formative years, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Lake District, offers a unique glimpse into a bygone era. The book recounts three pivotal years in Nolan's life, marked by both joy and hardship, as she navigates the challenges of growing up in a tight-knit community. From the simple pleasures of childhood to the traumatic events that shaped her young life, Nolan's writing is both deeply personal and universally relatable. Through her vivid storytelling, Nolan brings to life the people, places, and traditions that defined her childhood, creating a rich tapestry of memories that will linger long after the final page has been turned.