The unsung and remarkable stories of the women who held Londons East End together during not one, but two world wars.Inspiring tales of courage in the face of hardship Mail on SundayInspiring . . . Takes you back to a time of community and helping one another 5 Reader ReviewIt made me laugh and gasp in equal measure 5 Reader ReviewMeet Minksy, Gladys, Beatty, Joan and Girl Walker . . .While the men were at war, these women ruled the streets of the East End. Struggling against poverty to survive, and fighting for their community in our countrys darkest hours.But there was also joy to be found. Across the East End the streets were alive you need only walk a few steps for a smile from a neighbour or a strong cup of tea.From taking over the London Underground, standing up to the Kray twins and crawling out of bombsites, The Stepney Doorstep Society tells the vivid and moving stories of the matriarchs who remain the backbone of the East End to this day.Kate Thompsons study of five workingclass women who lived through the blitz shows how informal collectives can provide lasting support and inspiration . . . [a] fascinating account GuardianAn important glimpse into a vanishing world Sunday ExpressOne of the best books I have read in recent years 5 Reader ReviewCrammed full of fascinating stories BBC 2 Steve WrightFascinating . . . It was fascinating to hear how these women kept going 5 Reader ReviewAstonishing Radio 5 Live

Binding: Paperback;352 pages; Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; Classification: BGH; Weight: 370 g; Dimensions: 130 x 197 x 19

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