Family of Women

by Annie Murray

A story of three generations, 'Family of Women' follows the lives of Bessie, Violet and Linda, as they cope with the struggles, changes and occasional joys of their times.

Genres: Fiction, Contemporary

536 pages, Paperback

First published February 28, 2006

About the author

Annie Murray was a ‘childhood writer.’ Her career was helped a great deal by belonging to Tindal Street Fiction Group in Birmingham and by winning the SHE/Granada TV Short Story Competition in 1991. She has published short stories in a number of anthologies as well as SHE magazine. Her first regional saga, Birmingham Rose appeared in 1995 and reached the Times bestseller list. She has since published more than a dozen others, including the ‘Cadbury books,’ Chocolate Girls and The Bells of Bournville Green, Family of Women and her latest, A Hopscotch Summer. Annie has four children and lives near Reading.

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars
This is a family saga about three generations of women set in Birmingham UK during the 1940's - 1960's. It is told from three POV; Bessie (nan), Violet (mum) and Linda (daughter). Each woman has a tale of hardship and joy, love and hate, and family ties.
A frank and plain-spoken tale of hard times told with warmth and feeling.

[Louise Jennings · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing book. Annie Murray has an awesome way of getting you really feeling for the characters in her book and when you have finished you feel you have been on a journey. Anyone who likes the type of writing would absolutely adore this book. And you could read it over and over.

[Rowlie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn't put this one down. Annie Murray enthrals you with her tale telling.

[Maureen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and getting to know all the characters. Ending was superb!!

[Layla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Iv read a lot of Annie Murray’s books but this one I started and kept picking it up and then putting it down again. Just couldn’t get on with this book,

[June Jackman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Annie murray has written another brilliant story. Would highly recommend this.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

An enjoyable family saga, although harrowing at times needed to explain the hard times of working class people.

[Elaine · Rating 3 out of 5]

I know this book was about life for women pre Second World War during and after however I found it a very depressing story.

[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an amazing writer Annie Murray is. I have read a number of her books and have not been disappointed once. This story is part of a saga which en captures the life of many Bessie who has been left a widow and is rearing four children this tells of their struggles, love and hates which all have repercussions on their lives. Don't miss this one.

[Tina Ozturk · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first Anne Murray book I have read and must say I was totally hooked throughout. I loved the characters, the details and it has made me want to read more novels set in pre war and post war times.

[Lie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 generatie , 3 andere tijden .... leerrijk !

[Leeanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great characters and story line. Bought from Woolworths for $4.50.