Motherwell: A Girlhood

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Day 1. Well, I'm a complete ditz and didn't realise that Christmas Day was the first day in 'The 12 Days of Christmas.' First up, Deborah Orr's gritty memoir about growing up in North Lanarkshire in the 1970s. The tough town provides a backdrop to Orr's own difficult relationship with her mother #12Booksof2020.

Thanks to @Andrew65 for hosting.

Andrew65 Great choice, would like to read this one. 4y

readerlas @Andrew65 It really is terrific. I passed my copy onto my mum who grew up not too far from Motherwell and roughly around the same era. She definitely could relate to some sections. 4y

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emmaturi

Motherwell | Deborah Orr

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This was a humorous, sad and at times a difficult read. Deborah had her childhood in Motherwell, Scotland. Her relationship with her mother was certainly was up and down and plays a big part in shaping her life. It reminded me sometimes of my own childhood too. #memoirs

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TrishB

Motherwell | Deborah Orr

Excited to get this one on kindle deal today 😁

squirrelbrain Ooh I wanted to read this one too🏃‍♀️ ⬅️ me running towards computer 5y

Cinfhen Ohhhh, this is the book you gifted me in February 💓maybe I can buddy read with you....although those usually end terribly 😘😘 5y

TrishB @squirrelbrain love it when that happens! 5y

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TrishB @Cinfhen they are usually the kiss of death 😂😘 5y

Cinfhen For us, 💯‼️ 5y

CarolynM I read an absolutely savage article on Boris's announcement in the Guardian this morning. How has it been received by the rest of the media (and the population)? (edited) 5y

TrishB @CarolynM terribly!! So obvious now that it‘s the economy that counts. Also reads that the new message is - it‘s your fault you didn‘t stay alert. The sensible devolved nations have not changed their message. It‘s sickening, profit over people. Basically saying we‘re doing ok as it was originally said there would be half a million deaths. I‘m so angry and sad today. 5y

CarolynM I'm sorry you're dealing with this, it is hard to believe even he can be so incompetent. I never thought I'd say this but I'm glad we have a conservative federal government at the moment because if they'd been in opposition they would NOT have been supportive of the policies that they have implemented (ironic, huh?) In Victoria we are to be allowed 5 visitors and to gather outside in groups of 10, but otherwise no change for 3 more weeks. 5y

TrishB @CarolynM and you‘ve had a corresponding low death rate. We‘ve been thrown to the lions. 5y

Cathythoughts Thanks for posting Trish 👍🏻getting it now 5y

Balibee146 😘😘😘😘 So glad to be in Scotland but devastated at the harm that's being done.Theres a very interesting video on the FB page Scientists For EU talking about the psychology of the new slogans and the strong 'nudge' systems at work.... Nudge units already used to governments a lot to influence people but this one not benign 😢😡 5y

TrishB @Cathythoughts cool 👍🏻 5y

Balibee146 Oh and Motherwell is the next twon along from me 😉 this looks good... Looking forward to your thoughts.... 5y

TrishB @Balibee146 yes the new messages are certainly - it‘s all your fault if it goes wrong don‘t blames us! No leadership what so ever. 5y

TrishB @Balibee146 will let you know 👍🏻😘 5y

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emmaturi

Motherwell | Deborah Orr

We were wary of the bureau, my brother and I, even though it was ours now and we could do what we liked with it.

#FirstLineFriday @ShyBookOwl

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emmaturi

Motherwell | Deborah Orr

I recently bought some books and this the non- fiction one. It sounds really interesting. #nonfiction

Cinfhen The lovely @TrishB recently gifted this book to me ♥️can‘t wait to hear your thoughts 5y

TrishB @Cinfhen in another lifetime ♥️ 5y

emmaturi I am looking forward to read it @Cinfhen @TrishB 5y

Cinfhen Really @TrishB when our biggest worry was the rains & heavy winds 😢😢😢 5y

TrishB @Cinfhen so true 💜 5y

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Cinfhen

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Before traveling to Poland, I was lucky to spend the afternoon with my British Bestie @TrishB 👯‍♀️Tagged book was gifted to me from Trish and the other book was my sole purchase from Foyles ❤️

Tanisha_A Lovely! Hope you enjoyed your trip. 💚 5y

Ruthiella Loved seeing your photo with Trish! 😀 I admire your restraint on the book buying front. (edited) 5y

squirrelbrain I really want to read the tagged one too... Lovely to have you back! (edited) 5y

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erzascarletbookgasm ❤️ Good to see you back! 5y

TrishB Hope you like it 🤞🏻🤞🏻 5y

Cinfhen Thanks so much @erzascarletbookgasm @squirrelbrain @Ruthiella @Tanisha_A I‘m still processing all I saw & learned whilst in Poland ... but super glad to be back with my Litsy friends 💓💓💓💓 5y

KarenUK Welcome home Cindy! 💕😍😘 5y

Cinfhen Thanks @KarenUK we tried to cover some of your suggestions in London/ only managed a few but had a fabulous time!! Poland was ROUGH but I‘m glad we did it!!! Happy to finally be home 🏡 ☺️Hope you and Paul are well xx 5y

Megabooks Those look good!! 5y

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