Where Shall We Run To? A Memoir
Where Shall We Run To? A Memoir by Alan Garner, published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on April 4, 2019, is a reflective account of the author’s early childhood in the Cheshire village of Alderley Edge. This 208-page memoir captures the essence of a bygone era, detailing experiences such as life at the village school and the impact of World War II on his community. Garner’s narrative intertwines personal anecdotes with broader historical contexts, providing a glimpse into the everyday life and challenges faced during that time.
In this memoir, readers will find a vivid portrayal of childhood memories, including interactions with friends and the influence of the war on family dynamics. Garner recalls moments of innocence and discovery, such as testing the truth of dock leaves and the arrival of American soldiers. The book delves into themes of biography and personal history, offering insights into the societal changes of the period. Through his evocative storytelling, Garner presents a unique perspective on the experiences that shaped his early years in a changing England.
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A NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR
From one of our greatest living writers, comes a remarkable memoir of a forgotten England.
‘The war went. We sang in the playground, “Bikini lagoon, an atom bomb’s boom, and two big explosions.” David’s father came back from Burma and didn’t eat rice. Twiggy taught by reciting “The Pied Piper of Hamelin”, “The Charge of the Light Brigade” and the thirteen times table. Twiggy was fat and short and he shouted, and his neck was as wide as his head. He was a bully, though he didn’t take any notice of me.’
In Where Shall We Run To?, Alan Garner remembers his early childhood in the Cheshire village of Alderley Edge: life at the village school as ‘a sissy and a mardy-arse’; pushing his friend Harold into a clump of nettles to test the truth of dock leaves; his father joining the army to guard the family against Hitler; the coming of the Yanks, with their comics and sweets and chewing gum. From one of our greatest living writers, it is a remarkable and evocative memoir of a vanished England.
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