White Cargo

White Cargo by Felicity Kendal is a first edition memoir published by Penguin Books in 1999. This 331-page book presents a deeply honest exploration of the author’s life, beginning with her father’s bedside as he lies in a coma. Kendal reflects on her childhood in India, her intricate family dynamics, and her journey through love and her acting career, offering insights into her experiences and relationships.
Readers will find a narrative that weaves together themes of family, love, and loss, as Kendal moves between her past and present. The memoir captures the essence of her upbringing and the complexities of her relationship with her father, while also touching on her adventures in acting and travel. This edition provides a window into the life of one of the notable actresses of her generation, revealing the personal stories that shaped her identity.
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Felicity Kendal began writing these richly entertaining and deeply honest memoirs at her father’s bedside as he lay in a coma. As she moves hauntingly between the present and the past, Felicity Kendal recaptures her magical childhood in India, her complex relationship with her father and the rest of the family, her love affairs and the acting career that led to her being recognised as one of the outstanding actresses of her generation. ‘A remarkable first book about acting, travelling, exile, loving and losing; a book about families and, above all, a book about fathers and daughters.’ Angela Lambert, Good Housekeeping
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