Reaching Ten
Reaching Ten by Teresa Kokke, published by Dorrance Publishing in October 2020, is a personal memoir that recounts the author’s childhood experiences in Southern England just before and during World War II. At the age of two and a half, Teresa faced a traumatic incident that led to a dire prediction about her future, yet she reflects on her upbringing with a sense of joy, despite the backdrop of nightly air raids and bombings. This edition spans 182 pages and is presented in English.
In this memoir, readers will find a vivid portrayal of Teresa’s early years, characterized by the challenges of wartime life and the warmth of her family. The narrative highlights her father’s role as a dedicated doctor and her mother’s support in their bustling medical practice, providing care to the community amidst chaos. Through Teresa’s eyes, the book explores themes of resilience and familial love, as she navigates the complexities of childhood during a tumultuous period in history.
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Reaching Ten
By: Teresa Kokke
Born in Southern England three months before World War Two was declared, Teresa, the author, describes growing up amidst nightly air raids, bombings, and shortages, as seen through the eyes of a small child. Her four older sisters had been sent off to the comparative safety of Boarding Schools in the West of England. Teresa, however, being too young for this, stayed home with her parents in their hectic medical practice.
Her father was one of the few doctors exempted from military service, due to his own medical issues. So it was his job to take care of not only not only his patients, but those of five other doctors in the area, with the help of his wife, a very qualified nurse.
Despite the daily trauma, Teresa had a very happy childhood, listening to the wonderful stories told by her parents, as they awaited the nightly drone of approaching German planes.
But one day, at the age of two and a half, Teresa carelessly caused a nasty bike accident, and Victoria, the live-in household helper, had shouted that she was so wicked she would never live to see the age of ten.
Through the pages of this book, we learn that Teresa did indeed reach the age of ten, mainly because of the great love and care of her delightful parents. Sadly, Victoria had passed away a month earlier, day whilst living in the care of the nuns, devoted to minding the poor and handicapped.
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