Jambusters : the story of the Women's Institute in the Second World War
"The Second World War was the WI's finest hour. The whole of its previous history - two decades of educating, entertaining and supporting women and campaigning on women's issues - culminated in the enormous collective responsibility felt by the members to 'do their bit' for Britain. Making jam, gathering rosehips, housing evacuees, setting up canteens for the troops, knitting and singing were not only part of their everyday life, but also at the heart of what the WI did to make a difference. With all the vigour, energy and enthusiasm at their disposal, a third of a million country women set out to make their lives and the lives of those around them more bearable in what they described as a 'period of insanity.' "--Jacket
Print Book, English, 2013
Simon & Schuster, London, 2013