Dragged Up Proppa: Growing up in Britain's Forgotten North

Dragged Up Proppa is a compelling memoir of growing up working class in a forgotten England, written by Pip Fallow, who was born in a coal-miners cottage and was destined to join his father down the pit. It is a story of being 'dragged up proppa', living by his wits, working and travelling the world before settling a few miles from where he grew up. It addresses important issues such as levelling-up, the north-south divide, social mobility and class, and the devastating social upheaval caused by decades of deindustrialization and government neglect. Fallow's memoir is not just a classic piece of working-class writing, but a truly gripping narrative.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Dragged Up Proppa is a captivating memoir that takes readers on a journey through the life of Pip Fallow, a working-class man who grew up in a forgotten England. The book beautifully captures the essence of a time and place that no longer exists but remains just as important today as ever. Written by Sebastian Payne, author of Broken Heartlands, Dragged Up Proppa is a compelling read that offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by those living in working-class communities. Pip Fallow's story begins in the coal-miners cottage where his family of eight lived in a village near Durham. Despite being destined to join his father down the pit, the closure of his village's mine in the 1980s saw him at the back of the dole queue like the rest. However, Fallow was not one to give up easily. He was determined to make something of himself and embarked on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. This journey took him around the world, working in various jobs and experiencing different cultures. Along the way, he learned valuable lessons about life, love, and the importance of hard work. Fallow's memoir is not just a classic piece of working-class writing, but a truly gripping narrative. It is filled with vivid descriptions of the places he visited, the people he met, and the experiences he had. Payne's writing style is engaging and accessible, making it easy for readers to connect with Fallow's story. Fallow's story is not just about his personal journey, but also about the broader social and political issues that affect working-class communities. He explores the themes of levelling-up and the north-south divide, social mobility and class, and the devastating social upheaval caused by decades of deindustrialization and government neglect. Fallow's memoir is a powerful reminder of the importance of understanding the past in order to shape the future. It shows how broken promises of the past impact his village and the politics of today. Fallow's journey is a testament to the resilience and determination of the working class, and his memoir is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the challenges and opportunities faced by those living in working-class communities.
Dragged Up Proppa is a captivating memoir that takes readers on a journey through the life of Pip Fallow, a working-class man who grew up in a forgotten England. The book beautifully captures the essence of a time and place that no longer exists but remains just as important today as ever. Written by Sebastian Payne, author of Broken Heartlands, Dragged Up Proppa is a compelling read that offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by those living in working-class communities. Pip Fallow's story begins in the coal-miners cottage where his family of eight lived in a village near Durham. Despite being destined to join his father down the pit, the closure of his village's mine in the 1980s saw him at the back of the dole queue like the rest. However, Fallow was not one to give up easily. He was determined to make something of himself and embarked on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. This journey took him around the world, working in various jobs and experiencing different cultures. Along the way, he learned valuable lessons about life, love, and the importance of hard work. Fallow's memoir is not just a classic piece of working-class writing, but a truly gripping narrative. It is filled with vivid descriptions of the places he visited, the people he met, and the experiences he had. Payne's writing style is engaging and accessible, making it easy for readers to connect with Fallow's story. Fallow's story is not just about his personal journey, but also about the broader social and political issues that affect working-class communities. He explores the themes of levelling-up and the north-south divide, social mobility and class, and the devastating social upheaval caused by decades of deindustrialization and government neglect. Fallow's memoir is a powerful reminder of the importance of understanding the past in order to shape the future. It shows how broken promises of the past impact his village and the politics of today. Fallow's journey is a testament to the resilience and determination of the working class, and his memoir is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the challenges and opportunities faced by those living in working-class communities.

Weight: 522g
Dimension: 161 x 242 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529050851