Shirley Williams Boeken

Now a major motion picture starring Alicia Vikander, Kit Harington, Hayley Atwell, and Taron Egerton In 1915 Vera Brittain abandoned her studies at Oxford to enlist as a nurse in the armed forces, serving in London, in Malta, and at the Western Front in France. By war's end, all those closest to her were dead, and she had witnessed firsthand the destruction and suffering of modern combat. Much of what we know and feel about the First World War we owe to Brittain's Testament of Youth. In this elegiac yet unsparing memoir, Brittain focused on the men and women who came of age as war broke out, exploring their politics, their hopes, and their fatal idealism. Acclaimed by the Times Literary Supplement as a book that helped "both form and define the mood of its time," this searing portrait is also a testament to every generation irrevocably changed by war.

The story of one of Britain's most beloved politicians, with new preface by her daughter Rebecca Williams and a new introduction by Rabbi Julia Neuberger

A young boy trudges along a desolate country road, pulling a large box behind him. As a flash of lightning illuminates the scene, the atmosphere hints at mystery and intrigue surrounding his journey. The story promises to explore themes of solitude and adventure, as the boy's purpose and the contents of the box remain undisclosed, inviting readers to uncover the secrets of his quest.

A bold new approach to politics is proposed to improve quality of life, addressing the economic realities of the 1980s. Shirley Williams, a key figure in the British Social Democratic Party and former Labour minister, presents her insightful blueprint for action. Through her experiences and political insights, she advocates for a fresh perspective on governance that responds to contemporary challenges.

The story follows Zipper, a fragile triplet born in February 2000, who weighed only two pounds at birth, unlike her healthier siblings. Abandoned by their mother due to her inability to nurse, Zipper's journey highlights themes of survival and resilience. The narrative explores her struggle for acceptance and the challenges she faces in a world that often overlooks those who are different.