Stay in Your Own Back Yard
Stay in Your Own Back Yard by Joan Jonker, published by Headline Publishing Group in December 1995, is a modern fiction novel that explores the life of Molly Bennett, a mother raising four children in Liverpool on a limited income. Despite financial struggles, Molly finds richness in her home filled with love and laughter. The story unfolds as her eldest daughter, Jill, is offered a place at high school, leading to feelings of guilt for Molly, who relies on Jill’s contributions to their household. Jill’s decision to work at a baker’s shop while attending night school adds complexity to their family dynamics.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of friendship, community, and resilience. Molly’s close relationship with her best friend, Nellie McDonough, provides a backdrop for their shared experiences, including their efforts to support a neighbor facing domestic violence. As Jill navigates her new job and a budding romance with Nellie’s son, Steve, the story captures the challenges of growing up and the impact of changing circumstances on relationships. This New Ed edition spans 472 pages and is presented in English, offering an engaging glimpse into the lives of its characters as they confront both personal and communal struggles.
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In her terraced house in Liverpool, Molly Bennett struggles to bring up four children on her husband’s meagre wage. But Molly doesn’t complain; she has an abundance of things money can’t buy – and a home filled with love and laughter. When her eldest daughter, Jill, is offered a place at high school, Molly is racked with guilt. She needs Jill working to relieve their poverty. But Jill eases Molly’s conscience by getting herself a job in a baker’s shop while signing up for night school. Molly’s best mate is Nellie McDonough; they spend hours laughing, gossiping and lending a helping hand to others. And when they discover one of their neighbours is being beaten by her violent husband, the friends roll up their sleeves and take action. Meanwhile, Jill starts dating Nellie’s son, Steve, and both families are delighted. But Jill lands herself an office job that takes her into a world beyond the confines of their close-knit community and she and Steve seem to be drifting apart…
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