Overview
Description: This hard hitting but humorous Amazon No 1 Best selling novel will make you smile and then break your heart. Its foundation in truth, makes it more compelling a read and offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary women facing extraordinary hardship. Set against the backdrop of the women's pension scandal, which unfairly impacted millions of 1950s-born women in the UK, the story delves into themes of resilience, friendship, sacrifice, and the power of collective action. While the characters fight for justice in their specific struggle, the narrative resonates with broader themes of fighting against injustice and standing up for what's right, particularly in achieving real equality for women. 'There will be no true equality until we learn not to use the concept against each other in cheap shots against to further an agenda...'
Full Product Details
Author: Dee Kearney ,
Charlotte Aspinall ,
Patsy Allen
Publisher: Elsworth Creative
Imprint: Elsworth Creative
Edition: Not Going Away ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 14.80cm
, Height: 2.10cm
, Length: 21.00cm
Weight: 0.472kg
ISBN: 9781916390065
ISBN 10: 1916390064
Pages: 398
Publication Date: 05 April 2024
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Strengths: Unique perspective: The fictionalization of a real-life issue with true anecdotal evidence offers a fresh and engaging perspective on the pension scandal. Compelling characters: The portrayal of diverse women united by their shared experience creates a strong emotional connection with the reader. Uplifting tone: Despite the serious subject matter, the book's humour and focus on sisterhood offer a positive and hopeful outlook. Social relevance: The story sheds light on an important social issue affecting a large population, potentially raising awareness, and sparking dialogue. Overall: This novel offers a heart-warming and accessible approach to a complex social issue. The strong characters, uplifting tone, and unique perspective make it a compelling read for readers interested in women's stories, social justice narratives, and uplifting fiction.
Author Information
The author Dee Kearney an ex-theatre designer, artist, and writer has been fighting for pension justice since 2017, when she first discovered six years of her state pension had been taken one year before she was expecting to retire at sixty. She has supported all the main campaign groups in their actions and believes only complete unity and sisterhood between the campaigners will win the day. She writes and campaigns as the Persistent Pensioner and is one of the Co-Founders of Pension Partners for Justice which facilitates cross group working.
