Nella Last's War: The Second World War Diaries of 'Housewife, 49'

Next to being a mother, I'd have loved to write books - that is if I had the brains and the time. ~ Nella Last When you think of diaries from the WW2, you probably think of the Diary of Anne Frank, or perhaps one of the numerous volumes written by various soldiers, or the books of soldiers letters . Most stories of the war are told either from the point of view of someone persecuted for their race or religion, or from someone living in daily fear for their lives on the front lines . But how much do you know about the day to day lives of ordinary housewives during the war . You probably know a little about rationing, the blitz, and ...  Read the complete review