Cambridge Girl

By Peg Maddocks

Cambridge Girl recaptures and plays out in authentic detail the nostalgia of life in the country's singular historic era of the 20's, 30's, 40's, at the same time, Cambridge Girl is also a uniquely... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0967433908
• ISBN13: 9780967433905
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: Trefoil Books
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.2" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Warm, wholesome humor, revealing of a gone-by time

My wife and I both read this book. From the title I expected a "chick book", but as I listened to my wife's laughs and gasps, I decided to read a few pages, then a few more, then a few more. I read it cover-to-cover in one day. I really enjoyed this wholesome look at a time gone-by, a different era that most have never known and others have forgotten. We have it too good, and we have forgotten that the Irish and the soldiers and most in America didn't. Peg Maddocks brings this home through wit and wisdom in her description of life in the 30s and 40s through the adventures of "Meg". I look forward to her sequels - WELL DONE!!! - Major General, USAF (Ret.) Don Shepperd

A compelling reminiscence with universal appeal.

Part romantic, part historical, Peg Maddocks' engaging account of life in the 20's, 30's and 40's is a winner! See yourself with young Meg and Jim as she spins the tale of their wartime victories and frustrations. Also, great for younger generations who wonder what it was like "back then." One problem: you'll want an immediate sequel!

This is so reminiscint of the stories my mom told me!

This book is a snapshot of what my mom and dad went through during the early years of their marriage. It so clearly illustrates what life was like for young couples who were thrust into war time before they were really ready and how they managed to make the most of it. The historical information is priceless in terms of understanding the context of their struggles, challenges, and excitement. It's fascinating reading for us who have a pretty easy life in the 90's. If I had to go through this turmoil in my 20's and survive it, I probably would still be married to my first husband! What a great story!

Entertaining, fun reading

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. My parents are from this generation and the stories reminded me of my own parents and grandparents tales of growing up during the 30's and 40's. The book is full of surprises, humor and family values...I highly recommend this book

GOOD BOOK FOR NOSTALGIA AND REMINENCING

I might be a little bit prejudiced because I am the person referred to as suger bowl ears in the novel but is good reading a refreshing and readable book