Winifred Spencer was born in 1899, the daughter of a cowman and his wife and one of 13 children. The family lived at the Coombe Bake, in the heart of Salisbury Plain. Sylvia Marlow presents the story of Winifred's early life in her subject's own words. The reader learns of a resourceful mother who raised her many children with a severity she felt was necessary to prepare them for the dangers of a harsh world.
This book chronicles the life story of Ava, a girl caught up in "the system." She recalls her childhood and young adulthood with horrifying details, but also shows true forgiveness and ultimately, self-acceptance. Told with blatant honesty, this story illustrates the hidden world of abuse and the challenge of overcoming adversity at all cost.
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