Aregional girl made good in the big city, Dors never lost her ability to communicate to the ordinary person. She was friendly with the infamous and vicious Kray twins and yet her memory is undiminished. I found this biography interesting and compelling more because of the subject matter rather than the prose. Despite its flaws, I enjoyed the book. The intriguing title refers to the way people tackle life and can be applied to the two main characters in this book.
Some people eat a bunch of grapes from the bottom and eat all the small, more bitter grapes first.
Others eat the grapes from the top of the bunch first. That way they eat the sweet and juicy grapes first that are in full bloom. This book follows the fortunes of two generations of women from poverty to plenty. Jill Roe is fairly astute regarding human nature and she portrays the dynamics of interpersonal relationships really well. Alma is honest and straightforward with a generous and loving nature and despite early hardship, her good character and much hard work enable her to achieve a full and rewarding life.