One Young Fool in Dorset - LARGE PRINT

"S. Raymond 5.0 out of 5 stars Very good prequel to the Two Old Fools Series Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2015 Verified Purchase Having read all of the books in Victoria Twead's ""Two Old Fools..."" series and not being able to put them down during the holidays, I was reluctant to read this book--a prequel to the others. I feared that this book wouldn't live up to her other work. I needn't have hesitated. Victoria takes you from her very early years to teen years and captures the feeling of each age with poignancy and humor. Kindle Customer 5.0 out of 5 stars Unquestioned Innocence Reviewed in the United States on July 21 Verified Purchase Victoria Twead has done it again! The reader is transported to the lanes, highways and byways of the small towns and villages where Vickie grew up, went to school, walked the shores, rode the rails, played with her siblings and observed both her parents and close neighbors. She captures the scents, sights and sounds of a youth well spent. We travel along with her as she experiences her first jobs, her many friends and the lessons learned along the way. This is memoir writing at its very best. Rebecca H 5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming memoir - lovely stuff! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19 Verified Purchase Another gem of a book from Victoria Twead! This time it's about her childhood growing up in Dorset. She writes with huge warmth and affection for her family and I loved the stories about her mother's idiosyncratic and somewhat erratic driving style and about the variety of money making schemes she dreamt up! It's written in Victoria's usual beautifully descriptive style and with a gentle humour which can't help but make you smile. Although our childhoods were very different I also grew up in the 50s and 60s and the world did seem an altogether more innocent place. I enjoyed reading about her time at boarding school and the constant fear of Nelson's Eye! Growing up in the Dorset countryside sounds idyllic - it really is a beautiful part of the country. It was good to see photographs and report cards included which enhance the reader's enjoyment of the book. Victoria was 'keen' on Nature Study which I remember with fondness as well. Full of interesting and funny anecdotes from her younger days it's a truly delightful memoir. As an added bonus there is a collection of delicious recipes included. Five stars from me."