One Step at a Time
One Step at a Time by Beryl Matthews, published by Penguin Adult on February 23, 2006, is a work of fiction that explores the life of Amy Carter in London during the 1930s. At nearly fifteen, Amy struggles with reading and writing, which complicates her life further when she faces the tragic loss of her father and mother. As she navigates her challenges, she finds support from Ben Scott, an artist who helps her find a new home and a sense of belonging.
The narrative follows Amy’s journey as she builds a new life and eventually marries a young doctor, John Sterling. However, her happiness is short-lived as the onset of war brings devastating changes, leading to the loss of those she loves. The story delves into themes of resilience and the quest for happiness amidst adversity, highlighting the emotional and physical steps Amy must take to reclaim her life. This edition spans 560 pages and is presented in English.
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London 1934
Amy Carter�s great frustration is that at nearly fifteen she still can�t read or write very well. She is intelligent, but has trouble with words. How is she going to survive when her father is hanged for murder and her mother dies, leaving her alone?
Ben Scott, an artist she has met only once, finds her at this crucial time and takes her back to his landlady, who gives her a home. The people living in the house become her family, and, step-by-step, the past is put behind her. In 1939 she marries a young doctor, John Sterling, and her happiness is complete. Then war comes to tear her family apart. John is killed during an air raid, and Ben is reported missing.
Is she destined to lose the two men she adores? And how many painful steps will it take to regain her happiness?
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