A Friend for Christmas
$29.67
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
15 November 2018
Summary
An inspiring true story about one woman’s uplifting journey from post-war poverty to becoming a modern-day ‘Mrs Christmas’, all with a little help from her friends.
Sheffield, Christmas, 1953. Gloria Stewart and her family were having another cold and hungry winter, but Gloria’s mother, Lil, had scrimped and saved to ensure the fire was lit, paper decorations were made, and her five children had a plate full of delicious food. Lil even made sure there was enough dinner for an unexpect…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241354605 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0241354609 |
| Author: | Gloria Stewart |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 15 November 2018 |
| Weight: | 234g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 20mm |
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This memoir tells how she learned the value of kindness during her tough childhood * Best books for December, Best Magazine *
The story of young Gloria, whose lonely childhood is changed when a knock on the door brings a scruffy, loveable puppy into her life. Sure to pull on your heartstrings * Big Issue North *
About The Author
Gloria Stewart
Gloria Stewart has dedicated her life to helping people, both through her work as a care worker and her charity event for people without anyone to celebrate with at Christmas, Home Alone. Gloria’s event has grown every year since it began in 2007 and now brings festive cheer to hundreds of people across Yorkshire. A Friend for Christmas is the autobiographical account of her incredible life.
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