Yarns of a Feminist Grandmother

Wide appeal to women of all ages.
Knitting together stories of different generations.
Emotional stories of mothers and daughters.
Mid-life choices and new beginnings.
Forging greater understanding of new generations of feminists.
Unique family saga with a modern twist.
Honest account of real life to help those in similar circumstances.

Yarns of a Feminist Grandmother is an inspiring sequel to Memoirs of a Feminist Mother.These two volumes of memoir depict the real life struggles and hard choices faced by generations of mothers and daughters.Two central decisions - firstly to become a mother and secondly to step back to look after her elderly mother - shape the author's life. She stands fast behind the choices she has made with both moral courage and integrity, often in the face of opposition from the patriarchy in its many guises. Heart warming, uplifting and funny these books share an unconventional journey, unique life choices and the celebration of the freedom to tread a different path. Dealing head on with the dilemmas and sorrows of women's lives Yarns celebrates determination and survival. And the importance of hope. The author argues that success in life is about doing our best for those we love, living in accordance with our principles and valuing what truly matters - families in all their diversity.