Tate, Barbara
West End Girls
- ISBN 13:
- 9781409120230
- author:
- Tate, Barbara
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Orion
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 1.9 x 12.7 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
West End Girls by Barbara Tate recounts the real lives and friendships of 1940s Soho's working girls. At just 17, Barbara Tate heard the whispered word that would change her life: Soho. She took a job as a maid to Mae, imagining housekeeping, but soon discovered the secret lives of Soho's working girls. In this vivid memoir, Barbara learns about fierce friendships and bitter rivalries, dangerous men, and desperate measures. As she navigates this astonishing world, she must also become nursemaid, protector, and confidante to her self-destructive employer. With its honest portrayal of a pivotal era in London's history, West End Girls offers a compelling glimpse into the lives of those who shaped Soho during its most tumultuous years. Through Barbara Tate's story, we see the complexities and challenges faced by working girls in 1940s Soho, a world both fascinating and disturbing. This memoir is a powerful exploration of female friendship, survival, and resilience in the face of adversity.
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