About the book
TESTAMENT OF YOUTH, one of the most famous autobiographies of the First World War, is Brittain’s account of how she survived the period; how she lost the man she loved; how she nursed the wounded and how she emerged into an altered world. A passionate record of a lost generation, it made Vera Brittain one of the best-loved writers of her time.
Reviewed by Museum book group:
A most interesting book, it covers many aspects of life from 1914 to 1933 in a young woman’s life. It covers love, loss and grief. A sheltered young woman working as a VAD in London, France and Malta. The struggle of women to gain further education and recognition. Post war England and getting established in a career. An early look at working for the United Nations. Being brave enough to love again.
Star rating: ****
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Review by Shipton Bellinger WI Reading group:
The centre section deals with Vera’s work as a VAD. There are not many first-hand accounts of women working so close to the action in the 1st World War. It is worth reading for that alone.
Star rating: ***
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Review by Shipton Bellinger WI Reading group:
The centre section deals with Vera’s work as a VAD. There are not many first-hand accounts of women working so close to the action in the 1st World War. It is worth reading for that alone.
Star rating: ***
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Review by Enjoying Books Reading Group:
An exceptionally detailed insight into the tragedies of the First World War written by an amazing lady – a story of lost love – terrible conditions whilst nursing and life afterwards. Lost half a star for being just a bit too long and detailed.
Star rating: **+
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Review by Enjoying Books Reading Group:
An exceptionally detailed insight into the tragedies of the First World War written by an amazing lady – a story of lost love – terrible conditions whilst nursing and life afterwards. Lost half a star for being just a bit too long and detailed.
Star rating: **+
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Review by Goodworth Clatford WI
A good description of the horrors of war and information on social history. However, very wordy and possibly over long.
Star rating ***
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