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In this evocative childhood memoir, illustrated with colour and monochrome photographs, Dawn reflects on her past after finding herself transported back to the 1960s during her evening commute following the pandemic. With humour and honesty, she relates the remarkable story of how she was almost not born and details her…


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1 author picked Chilblains and Chitterlings as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Having lived in the area, this memoir, set in the Midlands, was such a lovely stroll down memory lane.

Dawn recounts her childhood with warmth, wit, and an authentic ‘Brummie’ voice that shines through the dialogue. Her heartwarming tales of a close-knit family are highlights, which sparkle with gentle humour and nostalgia.

I think it’s a gem.

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