The Green Years
The Green Years by Mollie Harris is a New Ed edition published by ISIS Large Print Books in November 2006. This 200-page book presents an account of Harris’s upbringing as one of seven children in the Oxfordshire village of Ducklington, detailing the joys and challenges faced by her hard-working family. Through her narrative, readers will gain insight into the everyday experiences of rural life, from childhood adventures to the realities of poverty.
In this memoir, Harris shares captivating tales that reflect the customs and traditions of her community, highlighting moments such as stealing plums from a neighbor’s garden and enjoying simple treats. The book focuses on the interplay of family, friendship, and the environment of village life, offering a glimpse into the social dynamics and experiences that shaped her childhood. With its emphasis on biography and social science, The Green Years provides a thoughtful exploration of rural upbringing and the memories that linger from those formative years.
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One of seven children, Mollie Harris was brought up in the Oxfordshire village of Ducklington. She tells of the joys and hardships of life in her poor, hard-working family, from stealing plums from the neighbor’s garden, to being given the “swillings” of a jam jar as a treat. Full of captivating tales of hot days by the river and cold winters in the classroom, of friends and family and of life in the village, this is an unforgettable account of a country childhood.
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