Hons and Rebels
The Mitford Family Memoir
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Orion Publishing Co
Published:15th Aug '24
£9.99
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This captivating memoir explores the eccentric lives of the Mitford family, revealing their unique identities and historical significance in Hons and Rebels.
In Hons and Rebels, the author offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of the Mitford family, a clan defined by their eccentricities and historical significance. Each family member, from Nancy to Jessica, carved out a unique identity that contributed to their collective notoriety. The memoir unfolds against a backdrop of political intrigue, social upheaval, and personal rebellion, showcasing how their individual choices shaped the course of their lives and, in many cases, the world around them.
The narrative is infused with humor and wit, making it both entertaining and enlightening. The author reflects on her isolated upbringing, revealing the complexities and contradictions of a family that was both revered and reviled. Through her eyes, readers are invited to explore the dynamics of a household filled with strong personalities, where love and rivalry coexisted in equal measure.
As the memoir progresses, it becomes clear that Hons and Rebels is more than just a light-hearted account of family life; it delves into deeper themes of identity, loyalty, and the impact of societal expectations. The author’s keen observations provide a rich tapestry of experiences that resonate with anyone interested in the intersections of family, history, and personal growth.
More than an extremely amusing autobiography ... she has evoked a whole generation. Her book is full of the music of time * SUNDAY TIMES *
[An] uproarious yet deadly portrait of family life and family politics ... It evokes the atmosphere of the 1930s with more feeling than almost any other book of the period * THE ATLANTIC *
Wonderfully funny and very poignant
Stunning. Reads like an extravagantly mannered fiction, except that it is all fabulously true ... Miss Mitford is at once touching and wildly funny, and there is not one of highly coloured characters that is not violently alive and uncomfortably kicking * TATLER *
This book is just about my favourite book of all time ... I'm not entirely convinced I could like somebody who didn't like this book ... it's funny and moving and gives you an insight into this extraordinary moment as the war is about to begin ... it's so vivid, and what's more, it's incredibly current * A GOOD READ, BBC Radio 4 *
Her awareness of where she's from and what she had is astonishing ... to maintain that kind of awareness is astonishing, and she is very funny, but she also writes very well ... she mixes the hugely political, the very sweeping things, with intensely personal moments * A GOOD READ, BBC Radio 4 *
What is really quite amazing about this book, which I have read many, many times, and love ... [is] she's not La Pasionaria, she's not some really left-wing heroine, but she is amazing to have got from where she started to where she ended up * A GOOD READ, BBC Radio 4 *
ISBN: 9781474622196
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288 pages