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    Querida señora Bird

    By A.J. Pearce

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    Irresistiblemente divertida y profundamente conmovedora, Querida señora Bird es una carta de amor al poder de la amistad, a la bondad con los extraños y al coraje de gente ordinaria en tiempos extraordinarios.

    Londres, 1940. Emmeline Lake hace todo lo posible para implicarse en esta época de guerra en la que vive, ofreciéndose como operadora telefónica de los Servicios Auxiliares de Bomberos. Cuando Emmy ve una oferta de trabajo para el diario London Evening Chronicle, sus sueños de convertirse en corresponsal de guerra parecen ser de repente alcanzables. Pero el trabajo, finalmente, resulta para ser mecanógrafa para la reputada columnista de consejos feroces Henrietta Bird. Emmy está decepcionada, pero se da por vencida y acaba aceptando la situación. La señora Bird es muy transparente y a su llegada ya le da una indicación muy clara: las cartas que contengan cualquier situación desagradable deben ir directamente a la basura. Pero cuando Emmy se encuentra que muchas de estas cartas son realmente conmovedoras y que provienen de mujeres que pueden haber ido demasiado lejos con los hombres equivocados, o que no pueden soportar ver cómo sus hijos son evacuados o enviados a la guerra, no puede resistirse a responder a cada una de ellas. Mientras los planes alemanes hacen sus redadas nocturnas y Londres recoge las piezas humeantes de sus edificios todas las mañanas, Emmy comienza a escribir en secreto a aquellos lectores que le han hecho llegar sus problemas.

    Prepárate para enamorarte perdidamente de Emmy y de su mejor amiga, Bunty, que son valientes y enérgicas, incluso ante los terribles golpes. La incontenible Emmy sigue escribiendo cartas en esta hilarante y enormemente conmovedora historia de amistad, y sobre la bondad de los desconocidos y de la gente corriente en tiempos extraordinarios.

    «El libro más dulce, inspirador y encantador sobre la amistad, el amor, el coraje.» Marian Keyes

    «Una alegría de principio a fin. Querida señora Bird es tan divertida como reconfortante.» John Boyne, autor de El niño con el pijama de rayas

    «Los libros que te hacen reír y a la vez sollozar con lágrimas en los ojos no son habituales. Este es uno de ellos, y no he dejado de pensar en él desde que lo leí.» Katie Fforde

    «Una novela alegre y alentadora. Una historia oportuna sobre la valentía y el buen humor ante la adversidad.» Observer

    «Emocionante y divertido» Elle

    «Divertida, fresca y conmovedora. Querida señora Bird es una delicia de lectura. ¿Dónde encontraré una novela tan deliciosa?» Annie Barrows, co-autora de La sociedad literaria y el pastel de piel de patata.

    NO DEJES DE LEER LAS CRÓNICAS DE EMMY LAKE, LA CONTINUACIÓN DE ESTA MARAVILLOSA NOVELA.

    LanguageEspañol
    PublisherRoca editorial
    Release dateJan 10, 2019
    ISBN9788417541699
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    Querida señora Bird
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    A.J. Pearce

    The Pearce family was but one of many who emigrated from Cornwall out of a desire to improve their lot. My side of the family moved to 148 Winston Road, Stoke Newington, at the turn of the twentieth century.After the Second World War, I was the only child of the family living in London. My four cousins – Rosemary, Alison, Simon and Peter, children of my Uncle Cyril – lived near Birmingham. Sitting in the scullery at ‘148’, Uncle Jack, Auntie Queenie, and Aunts Ruby and Gladys would tell stories of Cornwall. The pirates, the wreckers, the smugglers – all seemed larger than life to me. The hanging of our men and their interment outside St Just’s consecrated area is just one example of what I heard.Aged eighteen, I left London bound for the two most enjoyable summers of my life – on the Scilly Isles. I became involved in the search for the wreck of HMS Association – great fun. My part was very small but the lure of sunken treasure was strong. The Scilly Isles are situated at the gateway to the English Channel, just 28 miles off Land’s End, the southernmost part of the English mainland. Not many ships survive during bad weather once tangled in their web of rocks, tides and islets. The people of Scilly have a long history of salvaging wreck – some legal, some not – and thus my lust for adventure, so prevalent in my forebears, was indelibly formed.I became a yachtsman and have sailed all my life, a voyage to New Zealand 1972–74, and a circumnavigation of the world 1984–89 with two sons and a daughter, being the highlights. I have sailed all the ocean routes mentioned in the book apart from Carlos’s voyage from Virginia to China.Here's a link to an online review by Toni Sweeney http://www.tonivsweeney.com/Book_Review2/Entries/2011/8/19_Pearces_Ocean.html Five stars!

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    • 5/5
      Oh, do you know that delicious thrill you get a few pages into a new book - just knowing that it's going to be an absolutely wonderful read? That was the case with A.J. Pearce's debut novel - Dear Mrs. Bird.I loved the cover - those typewriter keys, colours and fashion style set the stage for the story within.1940 London, England. With the war raging, everyone must Buckle Down and Do Their Part. Emmy Lake volunteers as a telephone operator with the Auxiliary Fire Services. She dreams of being a Lady War Correspondent as well. When she sees an ad for a position with a newspaper, she leaps at the chance. She gets the job, but it ends up being a typist position for an advice column in a women's magazine - Dear. Mrs. Bird. "Finally I gave what I hoped was a plucky Everything Is Absolutely Tip Top Smile. I had taken entirely the wrong job." Mrs. Bird is quite strict about what should be published - there is an Unacceptable Topics list. But Emmy feels bad about those whose letters go unanswered. You know what's coming next, don't you? Yes, she begins to reply..... (And before you think I've made some mistakes with capitalization in this post - they are part of Emmy's inner dialogue and denote important information.)Pearce has created an absolutely delightful character in Emmy. She's plucky, irrepressible and so darn likeable. The supporting cast including best friend Bunty, and the magazine staff are just as well drawn. Mrs. Bird is in a class of her own.Pearce has captured the stalwart attitude of the Brits in the war years. "My mother steadfastly referred to the war as This Silly Business, which made it sound like a mild fracas over a marmalade sponge." Pearce's descriptions of a London being bombed nightly, the damage, the loss of life, the rescue workers and more paint the backdrop of this tale and underscore the reality of those war years.Dear Mrs. Bird had me laughing out loud many, many times. As the book progressed, things did take a more serious turn. And I couldn't stop turning pages. I was so invested in Pearce's tale. I loved reading the letters, from the advice column as well as those Emmy writes to friends and family. Letter writing is such a lost art nowadays.Pearce says 'the inspiration for Dear Mrs. Bird began when I came across a 1939 copy of a women's magazine. It was a wonderful find - a glimpse into an era and world where I could read about everything from recipes for lamb's brain stew to how to knit your own swimwear.""Many of the readers' letters in Dear Mrs. Bird were inspired by the letters and advice, articles and features printed in those wartime magazine. I found them thought-provoking, moving and inspirational, and my admiration for the women of that time never stops growing....It is a privilege to look into their world and remember what incredible women and girls they all were."I absolutely adored Dear Mrs. Bird and I know you will too - definitely recommended.
    • 3/5
      THis was an easy read. It showed an interesting perspective of a civilian living through World War 2 - the loss the women suffered as they tried to "keep calm and carry on."
    • 4/5
      I used to love reading advice columns in papers and magazines. I once found a stack of ladies magazines from the 40's and of course went to the advice column right off. Apparently, the same thing happened to AJ Pearce, with a stack of ladies journals from WWII. Those were the inspirations for this book, and some of the letters are the basis of letters used in the book. Dear Mrs Bird was an enjoyable romp back in history, in a refreshingly different vein from the plethora of WWI books flooding the market of late.
    • 4/5
      London during WWII was a fascinating time for young women. This story follows an ambitious woman who finds herself typing up letters for an advice column. It's full of British charm, though it doesn't shy away from the horrors of war. I felt like it could have been edited a bit shorter, but really enjoyed it regardless.
    • 1/5
      This book had been on my TBR list for a long time and when I was looking forward to a good read when I finally got it. Unfortunately, I found it lacking in many ways. The writing was very simplistic and plain silly at times, as was the general basis of the story. It picked up a bit towards the end and some of the final chapters had some well written passages and more engaging episodes, but it was too little too late for me.
    • 4/5
      Emmy Lake is the endearing main character in this novel, which is set in the west end of London during WWII. Emmy eagerly responds to a help wanted ad for a junior typist at a publishing company, convinced that she will be working for a newspaper and eventually moving into the role of a wartime correspondent. The reality is she will be typing responses in an advice column for the formidable Mrs. Bird, a no-nonsense woman with a total aversion to any letters that seek her advice on anything she deems salacious. The effects of the bombings, destruction and air raids in London are also seen in the book, as is the courage and stoicism of the English people. When Emmy's life is severely altered after a bombing, she gains a new perspective on herself and the people she loves. There are moments in this book of poignancy, humor and great sadness, which all combine to create a memorable novel. AJ Pearce has admirably captured the zeitgeist of that era in English history.
    • 2/5
      historical fiction (WWII London aspiring-journalist becomes advice column typist)
      I read to page 78 before stopping; I wasn't particularly hooked by the characters. The story is perfectly fine; the heroine plucky and daring and determined to keep her chin up despite her soldier fiancee leaving her for a nurse and her job turning out to be a far cry from the news reporting she'd hoped to do.
    • 3/5
      A bit of fluff book that also mixes in the life of a young woman located in London during the blitz. The main character, Emmy, is the lackey to a highly opinionated Mrs Bird, whose function is to select letters for Mrs Bird to answer. The problem is in finding acceptable letters that don't cross the "unacceptable" line (hugely expansive) that MB has set out. Fun book, but yet gives you the idea of what life at that time period would have been like for those left at home.
    • 5/5
      I'm not a huge fan of wartime fiction, but every now and again something extraordinary comes along, like The Book Thief or All The Light We Cannot See and the description grabs me and I want to read it. This book is one of those. It is really well researched and written. The language throughout is consistent with how I imagine people spoke back then. The descriptions, actions and narration bring the time to life and make you think about what it must have been like to live in London during the blitz. Added to that, the storyline is unique and different. It is the sort of fiction that will stay with me for a long time - a book I will remember.Brilliant! Thank you to NetGalley for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
    • 4/5
      A very sweet book, and a pleasant read.
    • 4/5
      What an enjoyable story. This takes place during the Blitz, when many left behind on the home front are taking on a variety of unusual jobs, sometimes multiple ones. When Emmeline, who wishes to become a war correspondent, applies for a job at a news magazine, she doesn't realize the misunderstanding until too late. She is hired as a typist to the advice columnist at a floundering women's magazine. When she can't stop herself from secretly replying to some of the letters Mrs. Bird finds too Scandalous, you just know things are going to go Awry. I really enjoyed her relationship with her best friend Bunty and how both girls and many other Londoners make their way through this tumultuous time.
    • 4/5
      I received a copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley.Set in 1940/41, this features Emmeline, who volunteers as a telephonist with the London fire service and accidentally gets a job assisting an agony aunt (Mrs Bird) on a little-read women's magazine. Mrs Bird will only answer the most anodyne of letters and Emmeline starts answering some herself.Initially I found this overly-upbeat in a "that pesky war" kind of way, but it quickly settled down into a more realistic representation of life under Luftwaffe bombing. There was a little romance and a lovely portrayal of Emmeline's bonds with her parents and brother. The ending was perhaps a touch neat and convenient, but overall an enjoyable read.
    • 4/5
      This book takes an interesting look at WWII, through the eyes of those left in England during the war. For about the first half of the book though, I felt the characters were rather narrow. Eventually, the author kicked things up a notch and I became hooked in the way that I had hoped.
    • 3/5
      A light WWII cherry neivel about a naive determined young woman who has all the current slang. She gets into scrapes and gets through them without many bruises. Cheery and sweet but mostly just another WWII novel with only a slightly original angle.
    • 4/5
      ADORABLE! Great story with a backdrop of WWII. Strong women - even if they were a bit flakey... a quick read that was so worthwhile!! Wishing for a sequel!
    • 5/5
      Loved the voice of this debut novelist. 1940, London. Emmy's dream is to become a war correspondent and she has the support of her best friend, Bunty. When she answers the ad of a well-respected, established publishing house and is hired, she thinks she is on her way—until she discovers that she is merely typing up answers to a "problems page" in a woman's magazine. Worse, the editor, Mrs. Bird, refuses to answer any letters that involve "unpleasantness," including giving advice about relationships and any opinion about the war. Surely it wouldn't hurt for Emmy to answer a few on her own and sign Mrs. Bird's name? It's warm and lighthearted, but is set in the middle of the WWII Blitz, where Emmy and Bunty encounter the real Unpleasantness, the kind that truly matters and that tests their ultimate friendship. A cast of friends and family round out this story nicely. I look forward to more from AJ Pearce.
    • 1/5
      I couldn’t bring myself to finish this book. The characters are flat and it’s like an early 1900s Devil Wears Prada but without anything exciting.
    • 5/5
      Emmeline Lake thinks she's landed her dream job and will finally be able to make a difference in the world by reporting on the war. When her position turns out to be typist for an advice columnist, Emmy tries to make the best of her tragic mistake. A refreshingly joyful WWII story, told by a charming and plucky young heroine, with a narrative style that is highly amusing. The book doesn't shy away from the realities of WWII in London but finds a path through the pathos by viewing war from the perspective of the young and hopeful women living through it. Though not without tragedy, this is a satisfying, well-written, feel-good book that stands alone but will hopefully have a sequel!
    • 5/5
      Loved the book. Hope there is a follow you as I want to know what happens to everyone. It ends in summer 1941. Long time before the war ends. It would make a great movie.
    • 4/5
      Dear Mrs. Bird is the debut historical fiction novel by AJ Pearce. It combines the story of a young woman making her way in London during WWII, her friendships, romances, and new job with the horror and devastation of the blitz, the bombings, the noise, and the destruction. It is at times lighthearted, even humourous and at others heart wrenching. The characters are, for the most part, likeable and clearly the author did her research on of what life was like in Britain during the war - the slang, the shortages, the attempts at normalcy between attacks, and the bravery and fear that the bombings brought out in people. I enjoyed this book quite a bit and recommend it highly.Thanks to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster Canada for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review
    • 2/5
      Oh, golly, this is such a tremendously plucky little novel. I really did expect that I’d thoroughly enjoy it. But, I’m not sure whether it was Anna Popplewell’s frightfully perky narration, or the way the book itself was written, but it did all seem frightfully jolly hockey-sticks! A rather far-fetched story squeezed in between a few terribly horrible Luftwaffe raids and some rather unfortunate incidents, but it all turned out alright in the end, hurrah! Time for a picnic and lashings of ginger beer!!*

      *OK, I borrowed that from a spoof of Enid Blyton’s Famous Five.