We Are At War : The Diaries of Five Ordinary People in Extraordinary Times by Simon Garfield

We Are At War : The Diaries of Five Ordinary People in Extraordinary Times by Simon GarfieldOf all the accounts written about the Second World War, none are more compelling than the personal diaries of those who lived through it. We Are At War is the story of five everyday folk, who, living on the brink of chaos, recorded privately on paper their most intimate hopes and fears. Pam Ashford, a woman who keeps her head when all around are losing theirs, writes with comic genius about life in her Glasgow shipping office. Christopher Tomlin, a

They were survivors of His Majesty’s ship the Wager

they cement a friendship that will continue throughout their lives

leaving the way open for the conquest of the West

but also helps you to figure out how to manage your emotions

arch-colonialist

The Sunday TimesRattles along with proper page-turning pace

blaming it for the spread of disease and conflict

This poop-filled extravaganza is brought to life by the preposterously talented illustrator Garry Parsons

we visit several thriving theatres - across the country

a lively place full of colour and warmth and nestled within

and she has an ambitious plan: She will solve this cold case

' Kathleen Jamie