{"product_id":"telling-tales-the-fabulous-lives-of-anita-leslie","title":"Telling Tales: The Fabulous Lives of Anita Leslie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 288 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12 July 2018\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnita Leslie, a remarkable woman who holds the distinction of being the sole recipient of both the Croix de Guerre and the Africa Star during World War II, is the subject of a captivating biography. Born in 1914 and known for her popular biographies of her relatives, including Jennie Churchill, the mother of Winston Churchill, Leslie was also an unexpected war heroine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1940, Anita selflessly volunteered as an ambulance driver, a role that would ultimately earn her recognition as a hero. By the end of the war, she stood as the only woman to have been awarded both the Africa Star and the Croix de Guerre, along with numerous other medals for her valiant service across all four fronts of the conflict. Her remarkable achievements are documented in her remarkable memoir, titled \"Train to Nowhere.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this captivating biography, author Penny Perrick brings Anita Leslie to life, delving into her intricate early years, her deep love for her children, her profound affection for Ireland, her successful career as a writer, and the ongoing family drama surrounding Castle Leslie. Telling Tales offers a scintillating and poignant account of this flamboyant woman's life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnita Leslie's story is a testament to the resilience and bravery of women during wartime. Her unwavering commitment to serving her country and her selfless actions in the face of adversity have left an indelible mark on history. Through her biography, readers are given a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who overcame adversity and achieved greatness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 216g\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 129 x 198 x 19 (mm)\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781448217212\n                            \n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penny Perrick","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44094332961018,"sku":"9781448217212","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/9daaf69383763e8ab4c646b22f977e16.jpg?v=1631328849","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/telling-tales-the-fabulous-lives-of-anita-leslie","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}