Twopence to Cross the Mersey

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By Helen Forrester

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Twopence to Cross the Mersey by Helen Forrester is an autobiographical novel set during the Great Depression. It follows the story of a young girl whose comfortable life falls apart when her family loses their wealth, forcing them to move to a poverty-stricken area in Liverpool. Through her struggles and aspirations, the book provides an insightful look at the resilience and strength required to rise above challenging circumstances.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy poignant and inspiring tales set against a historical background. It tells the compelling story of resilience and survival through the eyes of a young girl and explores themes of poverty, family, and personal growth. Lovers of nostalgic narratives with a strong sense of place might find this a deeply moving read.

Twopence to Cross the Mersey

An account of a poverty-stricken childhood in Liverpool during the 1930s.

Description

When Helen Forrester's father went bankrupt in 1930, she and her six siblings were forced from a comfortable middle-class life in southern England to the utmost poverty in the Depression-ridden North.

Her parents more or less collapsed under the strain—father spending hours in search of non-existent work, or in the dole queue; mother on the verge of a breakdown and striving to find and keep part-time jobs.

The running of the household, in slum surroundings and with little food, along with the care of the younger children, all fell on twelve-year-old Helen. Unable to attend school, Helen feared that she would be trapped forever as a drudge and housekeeper, causing her to despair at times.

But she was determined to have a chance and struggled, despite her parents, to gain an education.

Twopence to Cross the Mersey is a moving account of courage and perseverance in the face of adversity.

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Twopence to Cross the Mersey by Helen Forrester is praised for its emotional depth and vivid depiction of historical events. The book is recognised for its restrained narrative style and subtle humour, which enhances the poignancy of the story without resorting to sentimentality.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780006361688

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 February 1993

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 288

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference European History Fiction Helen Forrester History & Military Romance

About the Author

Born in Cheshire, Helen Forrester, the eldest of seven children, made her home in Liverpool until emigrating to Canada. She is the author of four bestselling volumes of autobiography and a number of equally successful novels.