Kids We Were by Bernie Morris

My Review

This book is packed with approximately fifty-eight delightful trips down memory lane. Many of them struck a chord with me, especially those reflecting life as a child of the sixties. The memories span different eras, so there is something here to amuse, charm and resonate with a wide range of readers.

One person was convinced they had once met a young Kate Bush dressed up as a Sioux Indian. Whether true or not, it certainly raised a smile. Another recalled being demoted to the little seat on the Silver Cross pram when a new baby arrived. I never looked at it that way so it made me smile. Poor thing, after being tucked away from the elements, they now found themselves wrapped up in hats, mittens and a scarf to see the world from above.

Children playing in bombed-out houses and sitting on the roof of one at night? That really made me stop and think. Imagine that happening today.

With treasured memories, amusing anecdotes and the occasional poignant moment, this is a uniquely entertaining collection. Readers of all ages are sure to find something to enjoy and perhaps a few memories of their own along the way.

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This anthology of childhood memories was furnished by family and friends from all walks of life and drawn from a wide range of people.

All the stories are true, as far as memory allows, and the contributors are real people whose ages range from 16 to 87. The individuals concerned were born in the 20th century. I interviewed each person and edited the stories and recollections.
In some instances, where I have received verbal recall, I have excluded much of the strong language. In other instances, where such expression is milder, I have included it to maintain the voice and flow of the storytelling process. 

This is not a children’s book, although older children may find it rewarding to discover the childhoods of their parents, grandparents and even great-grandparents. These were childhoods enriched through street games and songs and all manner of simple entertainment – long before the arrival of cellphones and home computers.

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