Love, Hate and the Leader: A Fascist Childhood

Love, Hate, and the Leader is a memoir of growing up in a Fascist family in post-war Britain, revealing the author's discovery of his mother's Jewish heritage after her death.

Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 11 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Love, Hate, and the Leader is a captivating memoir that delves into the author's upbringing in a Fascist family during post-war Britain. Trevor Grundy and his family held Fascist leader Oswald Mosley in high regard, viewing antisemitism as a fundamental belief. Grundy's father was a fierce Fascist brawler, his mother was deeply devoted to Mosley, and Grundy himself had a dream that Mosley was his father, leading him to become the youngest member of the Fascist Union Movement to deliver a speech at Trafalgar Square. However, a revelation after his mother's passing shattered his illusions: Grundy discovered that his mother was Jewish.

The book offers an expanded version of its original 1998 edition, providing further insights into the Fascist figures that shaped Grundy's childhood and his life after leaving the Fascist movement. It appeals to individuals with a keen interest in British Fascism, far-right history, and family memoirs.

Through his memoir, Trevor Grundy offers a poignant and introspective exploration of the complexities of identity, loyalty, and the impact of political ideologies on personal relationships. His story sheds light on the enduring legacy of Fascism in Britain and the profound effects it had on individuals and families. Love, Hate, and the Leader is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of the past and the ongoing relevance of historical events.

Weight: 550g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032451732