Content warnings: misogyny; sickness from working in munitions; injury, including off-page amputation and scarring, and death, including major character death and death of a sibling; grief; PTSD with on-page panic attack; explosions; general discussion of war and death; childbirth. In addition to that, I actually found the football scenes enthralling, which really surprised me – far from being dry sporting stuff, they’re full of character work and I ended up really rooting for Polly and her team in each match. Football became a favourite pastime and, before long, they were creating all-female sides and playing public matches to sell-out crowds, overshadowing the men’s football.

Tom's scrapbooks are always fascinating, full of photographs, notes and snippets of history that inspire his books, and this one is no different! It's a story which millions think they know already, from the acres of purely speculative newsprint which this fascinating woman has generated. The Beautiful Game and The Ugly Truth is an emotive examination of football and its ties to dementia. The juxtaposition of Polly’s poor, but loving, home life, surrounded by siblings, with her time spent in Clara’s middle-class home, where Clara is an only child, is stunningly written, with tiny details that speak so loud. Although there is plenty of football plot, it’s woven incredibly skilfully into a wonderful tale of the young women who worked in the munitions factories of WW1, creating an incisive view of growing up in a time of enormous tragedy.All profits at the request of the family to go to the ‘Stroke Association’ to support the essential work that they do in the treatment of such a disabilitating illness. It contained information that helped with comprehension - author fact file, historical context etc plus fun activities based on the book. It's all about me,' Nancy Dell'Olio gushed, with no hint of irony, to reporters at the launch party for her wonderfully, unintentionally comic autobiography: 'It's about New York, Italy, my life, my beautiful life.

This wonderful charity place reading helpers in schools to support children who have fallen behind their peers. Seller has stated it will dispatch the item within 1 working day upon receipt of cleared payment - opens in a new window or tab . Alternatively, we suggest that you visit your local library and request to borrow a copy from a friendly librarian.Also, check out our latest Book Club snack, inspired by Our Beautiful Game – this month we are taking a mindful approach to eating oranges.