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Leila Hoffman

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When England was thrown into the clutches of war in 1939, Leila was only five years old. For a carefree, happy child, her world was suddenly turned upside down. She, along with her eleven-year-old sister Sybil, were sent from Worthing, Sussex to Ollerton near Nottingham, in 1941, as all children were being evacuated to safer places. For some children, this change may have come as an adventure, but for Leila, nothing could have been harder. In time, she settled down with the kind family.
Their amusing letters sent home are included. They give a fascinating glimpse into history. Their foster mother's letters complaining about Leila are hilarious. This book for children needs to be read together with a grandparent or parent.
Now, eighty-three years later, Leila wonders whether this idea of sending children away from their parents in the circumstances of war is, in fact, a good idea at all. Would one rather risk keeping their children with them, so they don't have to live with the trauma of separation? Food for thought.


ISBN : 978-1-80439-266-9

Published: 29/08/2024

Pages : 122

Size : 205x140

Imprint : Olympia Publishers

Leila Hoffman

Leila Hoffman was born in 1934 and now, in her eighties,
is still working as an actor in TV and film. She has played
a wide range of characters over the years, mainly in
comedy. She was happily married to actor, Alfred
Hoffman, for sixty-three years. He passed away in May
2023. Their son, Justin, is an interpreter in Russian and
French.

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