Ann-Louise McCarthy, Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, recommends:
Lark Rise to Candleford by Flora Thompson
“Originally published separately as Lark Rise in 1939, Over to Candleford in 1941, and Candleford Green in 1943, these stories were first brought together in 1945. They beautifully capture a bygone era of simplicity and interconnectedness. Despite its challenges, this period offered a profound sense of community and compassion that feels largely lost in today’s world. The narrative evokes a deep nostalgia for a time when life, though simpler, was rich with human connection and shared experiences.”
The Blurb:
“Lark Rise to Candleford” by Flora Thompson is a delightful trilogy that offers a glimpse into the life of rural England during the late 1800s. The story follows Laura Timmins, a young girl whose experiences reflect those of the author. Through her eyes, readers are introduced to the quaint hamlet of Lark Rise, the bustling village of Candleford Green, and the nearby market town of Candleford. Thompson’s narrative beautifully captures the everyday lives, traditions, and the slow but inevitable changes brought by modernisation. This work is a nostalgic homage to a simpler time, rich with historical and cultural details.
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