Have you ever wondered what the job of a Nanny entails? In A Spoonful of Sugar, Brenda Ashford
describes in the joys and sacrifices involved in what she termed her life’s
calling. The first day she held her baby
brother David in her arms as a young girl she became entranced with the wonders
of new young life! She attended London’s Norland College for several years to acquire
all the skills necessary to be a qualified Nanny. Having experienced an idyllic childhood Nurse
Brenda, as she was fondly called by many of her families, aspired to create the same simple joys in the
lives of families including what she deemed most important…enough fun and
cuddles! The book includes recipes,
photographs and bits of wisdom such as “appreciate the passage of time”, “take
time for fun” and “take time to cheer someone up”. Nurse Brenda never found love or had children
of her own but had not one regret because in her own words “there were too many
babies who needed my love” Over her 62 year career she served refugee children
during WWII and children of lords ensconced in large estates employing her
simple method for nurturing children and families. Reading this simple and delightful memoir
will put a spring in your step and joy in your heart.
Reviewed by Karen
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