From junior clerk and supposed “millstone” to essayist on Eliot and Austen… what a journey for your inspiring mother. How proud she would be. I will always miss my mother, born in 1922 and constrained by her time. Yet it’s only since her death that I have seen her clearly. Knowing the true natures of who formed us is among the bittersweet gifts of later life. I look forward to your unfolding project.
This made me cry; mostly because I miss my mother who passed away decades ago. I think of her too as I write my secret novel (my main character is based on her) and often find myself looking for similarities or differences in the Victorians and Edwardians I read about. Congratulations on your book's publication. I will buy it when I'm in the UK this summer. And I love the new direction your Substack is headed.
My mum was quite a challenging personality. I really wish she had been able to choose work and a career, but in 1945 staying home was the usual option. I think there was a lot of frustration that ensued
I understand. I read about that issue from stories of American women in the 1950s and also I am witnessing it with a few women in my family, where they feel bound by their religion to not have a career and are feeling depressed about it.
Many congratulations on your anniversary, Sarah. And thank you for sharing your lovely photos. I look forward to your book and your next twelve months on Substack ✨
This is such a beautiful tribute. "Her love of literature and poetry has coloured my whole life, and I see it in my children too." What a gift. And I'm excited to read your writing on mid-20th century women!
Love those pics of your Mum, Sarah! I never knew her background, thanks so much for sharing this and congratulations on all you've accomplished here.
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Congrats on your anniversary! And the new project sounds terrific. I look forward to hearing more—
Congratulations! This is going to be such an exciting year. Really looking forward to reading. This new phase sounds marvellous.
Toasting you right back, Sarah - Cheers!
Congrats!
They're a fascinating generation of women - and writers. Wonderful idea for a book.
Such a pleasure to read you on here, enjoy the anniversary!
Just great as ever. Happy Anniversary
Onwards and upwards Sarah!
Your mother would be very proud I’m sure.
So looking forward to the next project. X
Looking forward to seeing this project unfold
Congratulations! The new project sounds very exciting and I look forward to sharing some of the journey with you.
From junior clerk and supposed “millstone” to essayist on Eliot and Austen… what a journey for your inspiring mother. How proud she would be. I will always miss my mother, born in 1922 and constrained by her time. Yet it’s only since her death that I have seen her clearly. Knowing the true natures of who formed us is among the bittersweet gifts of later life. I look forward to your unfolding project.
This made me cry; mostly because I miss my mother who passed away decades ago. I think of her too as I write my secret novel (my main character is based on her) and often find myself looking for similarities or differences in the Victorians and Edwardians I read about. Congratulations on your book's publication. I will buy it when I'm in the UK this summer. And I love the new direction your Substack is headed.
My mum was quite a challenging personality. I really wish she had been able to choose work and a career, but in 1945 staying home was the usual option. I think there was a lot of frustration that ensued
I understand. I read about that issue from stories of American women in the 1950s and also I am witnessing it with a few women in my family, where they feel bound by their religion to not have a career and are feeling depressed about it.
Many congratulations on your anniversary, Sarah. And thank you for sharing your lovely photos. I look forward to your book and your next twelve months on Substack ✨
This is such a beautiful tribute. "Her love of literature and poetry has coloured my whole life, and I see it in my children too." What a gift. And I'm excited to read your writing on mid-20th century women!