Frances Donaldson A Woman’s War
Frances Donaldson A Woman’s War by Rose Deakin, published by EVE- Eden Valley Editions in 2017, presents a collection of letters from Frances Donaldson during World War II. Written in English and spanning 341 pages, these letters capture her experiences as she navigates the challenges of becoming a farmer while raising her two young children after her husband’s departure for war. The correspondence reveals her struggles and achievements, highlighting her transition from a privileged socialite to a determined farmer facing the realities of wartime life.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of Frances’s resilience and wit as she documents her daily life, interactions with male farm workers, and her critical views on government and public figures. The letters reflect her acute observations and the contrast between her past and present, offering insights into community and culture during a tumultuous period. This edition provides a unique glimpse into the personal and societal challenges faced by women during the war, making it a significant contribution to the genres of biographies and memoirs.
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” A Woman’s War is a collection of WWII letters written by Frances Donaldson, a young woman reeling from the declaration of war and the departure of her husband. They vividly describe her struggle to establish herself as a farmer and bring up her two young children. Challenged by mastering a difficult trade from scratch, she achieves amazing feats of physical endurance while managing antagonistic male farm workers, a stark contrast to her previous background as a privileged socialite. The letters, all written to her husband Jack, though often despairing are full of wit and acute observation. Alongside her biting criticism of government and public figures of the day as well as accounts of her sallies into high society, she tells the story of her wartime life in a small village in Warwickshire, struggling to make her farm profitable.”–Back cover.
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