Nella Last's War: The Second World War Diaries of Housewife, 49
"I adored [it]. An extraordinary glimpse into the heart of an 'ordinary' woman, Nella Last's day-to-day account of her war is spirited, poignant and utterly compelling."—Lucy Moore"A fantastic story…This is not the war of the newsreels—it's about tiny domestic difficulties, lumpy custard…"—Victoria Wood"I relished it…her personality is so powerful…There are so many things to admire about her."—Margaret ForsterSunday Times UK"Anyone who has the least curiosity about what it was like to live through the Second World War should read this" -New Statesman"The whole post-war women's movement anticipated and rehearsed by a solitary pioneer on the most unlikely of stages"—Guardian UK