A Child in the Forest
A Child in the Forest by Winifred Foley is a biographical account published by Douglas McLean in March 2001. This New Ed edition spans 256 pages and is presented in English. The narrative captures Foley’s experiences as a young girl growing up in the Forest of Dean during the 1920s, highlighting the juxtaposition of her father’s coal mining background with the natural beauty surrounding her village.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of life in Gloucestershire, where the lush oaks and ferns contrast sharply with the village’s poverty. The book explores themes of human compassion and love within the context of challenging living conditions, offering an evocative glimpse into a bygone era. Through her zest for life, Foley presents a heartfelt reflection on her upbringing, making this work a significant contribution to the genre of biography and autobiography.
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It is Winifred Foley’s own zest for life that runs through her biographical story of a young girl growing in the Forest of Dean during the 1920’s. For although her father was a coal miner, her village was surrounded by oaks, ferns and beauty of Gloucestershire’s Forest of Dean. The contrast between the splendour of the setting and the poverty of the village, between the human compassion and love that went into her upbringing and the austerity of living conditions makes this book an unforgettable read, an evocation of times past and a classic.
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