Going Places (The Hopkins Family Saga, Book 5)
an endearing account of bringing up a family in the 1950s
$34.31
- Paperback
512 pages
- Release Date
29 February 2008
Summary
A Hopkins Family Adventure: From Manchester to Nairobi
It’s 1950, and newlyweds Laura and Billy Hopkins return to Manchester, their post-honeymoon glow undimmed by the lingering austerity of post-World War II Britain. However, the reality of penny-pinching sets in as their family grows and bills mount, all supported by Billy’s teacher’s salary.
An advertisement for Education Officers in Kenya sparks a glimmer of hope. Despite concerns about the Mau Mau rebellion and the pote…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780755343218 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0755343212 |
| Series: | Hopkins Family Saga |
| Author: | Billy Hopkins |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Headline Book Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 512 |
| Release Date: | 29 February 2008 |
| Weight: | 354g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 131mm x 33mm |
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About The Author
Billy Hopkins
Billy Hopkins was born in Collyhurst in 1928. After training as a teacher he worked for many years in Manchester and also at universities in Kenya, Zimbabwe and Malawi. Billy is married with six adult children.
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