How Lucky Can You Get takes us on a walk with the author down memory lane. Taking us through their experiences of the 1930s to 1990s and beyond, this book covers the pre and post war years while focusing on Ray’s early years, family, and varied working life.
I think that this memoir is nostalgic, and is a good reflective piece for readers interested in personal accounts of history. This is a very direct account and I would have personally liked more descriptive language or imagery to really engage with the story. However, as an autobiographical account I think it flows and reads well as it is.
The author states “This true story of triumph over adversity can give hope and inspiration to many people, young and old, who are facing anxiety and hardship in these difficult times.” and I think How Lucky Can You Get is a good reminder of the different challenges faced and overcome in the past, which can be a source of encouragement to persevere. There were also a few moments throughout the book where the events of the past are compared to society now, which offers a space for reflection.
I think that How Lucky Can You Get is an interesting and detailed memoir and I think it would be enjoyed by history and non-fiction fans.
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