Everybody's somebody

Kingston, Beryl2017

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Born at the end of the 19th century, in the rural south of England and sent into service aged just 12, Rosie Goodison quickly discovers that many good people spend their lives toiling for very little reward, whilst others 'have it all'. She decides it won't be like that for her. Whilst working as a housekeeper for two upper-class boys, Rosie starts to learn more and more about the world, gleaned from overheard conversations and newspapers left lying around. This triggers an ongoing thirst for knowledge, which shapes her views, informs her decisions and influences her future. Rosie aspires to have a better life than that of her parents: better living conditions, better working conditions and pay, better education for her children, to be able to vote, to be able to control how many children she has. Without realising it, this young woman is blazing a trail for all those who are to come after.