A Field Full of Butterflies
Memories of a Romany Childhood
$40.01
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
13 June 2011
Summary
Rosemary Penfold was born in 1938 in a traditional Gypsy wagon and grew up in the fields of the English countryside. In this beautiful and evocative memoir, she recounts her life within a loving extended family and small but close-knit community.
From early memories of her father bringing home oranges during the war, to the simple beauty of a field full of butterflies on a hot summer’s day, Rosemary’s stunningly elegant narrative captures the love and losses, hopes and struggles, trad…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781409120957 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1409120953 |
| Author: | Rosemary Penfold |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Orion |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 13 June 2011 |
| Weight: | 282g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 131mm x 24mm |
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Critics Review
‘An enchanting story of a lost world, related with charm and good humour.’ – Alan TitchmarshPenfold’s warm-hearted story of growing up in a gypsy wagon is rich with the small daily details - shelling peas, soda-soaking tea towels and lighting the tilley lamp - that made up this tight-knit community. * SAINSBURYS MAGAZINE *There are no dramatic climaxes in this beautifully written memoir, just a gentle journey through Penfold’s childhood that I looked forward to picking up each night … the most enjoyable thing about this read is that it’s a classic coming-of-age story * COSMOPOLITAN.CO.UK *
About The Author
Rosemary Penfold
Rosemary Penfold lives with her husband of 54 years not far from where she grew up, in the heart of Somerset. She has 4 children, 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She is still close to her extended Romany family who meet regularly for family gatherings. Although ‘settled’, her Romany roots mean she is still a gypsy at heart.
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