A Spoonful of Sugar: A Nanny's Story

ISBN: 0307951294

Author: Ashford, Brenda

Condition: New

Brenda Ashford was a real-life Mary Poppins. Caring for over one hundred children during her lifetime as a nanny, her charges ranged from the pampered sons and daughters of grand estates or the tough offspring of WWII evacuees in Londons East End. Now, in A Spoonful of Sugar, Britains longest-serving nanny shares her endearing, amusing, and sometimes downright bizarre experiences turning generations of children into successful adults.Nanny Brenda says:All mothers are quite brilliant in my eyes and nine times out of ten dont realize the sacrifices they undertake or the powerful contributions they make.Little folk deserve a childhood thats full of fun. Its the single most valuable lesson in my eyes.Everyone knows you simply cant retire from love. Children leave you; you dont leave children. Thats the natural order of things.I have puzzled many times over the ingredients for a perfect recipe for a happy home. It needs to be a place with parents who worship their offspring. Throw in some stability, a dash of routine, and respect.