When We Were Young

A Compendium of Childhood

By: John Burningham

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Paperback | 1 December 2005 | Edition Number 1

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256 Pages

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19.7 x 12.9 x 2.0

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In John Burningham’s enchanting compendium of childhood, the well-known and the unknown contribute funny, moving, magical, and sometimes dark childhood memories. Among them are Michael Palin’s account of his first family seaside holiday, Donna Tartt’s affecting encounter with a hummingbird, and Seamus Heaney’s recollection of a crashed Cadbury’s chocolate truck. Whether the childhoods are from the war years or later, from the town or the country, ordinary or unbelievable, the book is full of rare insights into the “other country” of the past. Woven into the mix is a rich selection of quotations and more than 50 of John Burningham’s witty and distinctive illustrations.

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'Thankfully, this collection of new and classic childhood memoirs steers well clear of sentimental mythology. Instead, we have some refreshingly dark memories of the wonder years ... other highlights come from such diverse sources as Kofi Annan and Michael Palin. The tales are entertaining in themselves but their real value is how they elucidate the adults the children grew into' Glasgow Herald 'A magical and moving selection ... will make you laugh and cry' Family Circle 'It's a good project and I wish you all the best with it' Seamus Heaney 'Immensely worthwhile ... an impressive selection of contemporary writers ... Burningham's anthology left me altered and thoughtful' Julie Myerson, Daily Telegraph

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