Dot & Ben: A 20th Century Love Story

by Pat Backley, Colleen Ward (Editor)

Overview

What do you know about your ancestors?

This book, the third one in the ANCESTORS series is based on the lives of the authors parents.

Dot and Ben were born in the 1920's, lived and fought in WW2 and their story continues until 2014. What was their day to day life like? Did their love survive?

"Once Hitler is defeated, my proper life will begin. I will travel the world, have adventures, paint and write. My life will be glorious."

"It was all the rage to have enormous wedding bouquets, Dot guessed it was a reaction to the austere war years, as well as everyone trying to copy the magnificent bouquet Princess Elizabeth had carried on her wedding day."

Read now to find out if their love story lasted?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781991194442
Publisher:	Pat Backley
Publication date:	04/23/2024
Series:	Ancestors , #3
Pages:	236
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.54(d)

About the Author

Pat Backley is an author, born in England but now based in Auckland, New Zealand. She is a mother to one beautiful daughter. Passionate about people and travelling the world, she has spent 70 years living a colourful and interesting life and her books reflect these passions. She has always been fascinated by social history and the lives of ordinary people and believes their stories should be told.

"It is a way of honouring my ancestors. They have no voice, so I will make sure their stories are heard."

Her published books include DAISY a historical family saga (1887-1974) and her own memoirs: FROM THERE TO HERE, WITH AN AWFUL LOT IN BETWEEN. She has also co-authored: THE WARRIOR WOMEN PROJECT. A SISTERHOOD OF IMMIGRATION

To learn more about Pat, visit her website: patbackley.com