Gypsy Princess
A touching memoir of a Romany childhood
$43.76
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
24 October 2011
Summary
A true blooded Gypsy, Violet Cannon grew up the Romany way.
Life was tough at times, living in a cramped one-roomed trailer, but, unbound by strict routines, Violet spent her days learning to keep home, playing and roaming the fields with a sense of freedom long lost to the rest of modern society.
Immersed in the Gypsy way of life, her childhood set her apart from other children. Bullied by classmates, and segregated from ‘gorgia’ kids (all non-Gypsies), Violet eventually left…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780755362837 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0755362837 |
| Author: | Violet Cannon |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Headline Book Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 24 October 2011 |
| Weight: | 260g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 28mm |
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’[A] fascinating insight into Gypsy culture and community’
‘A fascinating and enjoyable insight into Gypsy life’ - Closer
’[A] fascinating insight into Gypsy culture and community’ - Take a BreakAbout The Author
Violet Cannon
Romany Gypsy Violet Cannon is a spokesperson for the Romany Women’s Union and the consultant for My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding. She will also consult and narrate the new series of Miss Gypsy UK.
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