From the ages of 5 to 15, Jess Smith lived with her parents, sisters and a mongrel dog in an old, blue Bedford bus. They travelled the length and breadth of Scotland, and much of England too, stopping here and there until they were moved on by the local authorities or driven by their own instinctive need to travel. By campfires, under the unchanging stars they brewed up tea, telling stories and singing songs late into the night. “Jessie’s Journey” describes what it was like to be one of the last of the traditional travelling folk. It is not an idyllic tale, but despite the threat of bigoted abuse and scattered schooling, humour and laughter run throughout a childhood teeming with unforgettable characters and incidents.
Jessie’s Journey Autobiography of a Traveller Girl by Jess Smith
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In “Jessie’s Journey: Autobiography of a Traveller Girl,” author Jess Smith shares her vivid childhood experiences growing up in a Scottish Traveller family. Through heartfelt storytelling, she provides a poignant insight into the unique culture and traditions that shaped her life. This personal narrative offers a rare glimpse into an often misunderstood community.
| Weight | 255 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 127 × 22 × 203 mm |
| Book Author | |
| Condition | New Book, Used Fair, Used Good, Used Very Good, Well Read, Missing Dust Jacket, Signed by the Author |
| Format | Paperback |
| ISBN | 1841587028 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 245 |
| Year Published | 2008 |
| Publisher | Birlinn |
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