The Stepney Doorstep Society

<p><b>The unsung and remarkable stories of the women who held London's East End together during not one but two world wars.</b><br><br><b>'Inspiring tales of courage in the face of hardship' </b><i>Mail on Sunday</i><br><br><b>'Inspiring . . . Takes you back to a time of community and helping one another'</b> 5***** Reader Review<br><br><b>'It made me laugh and gasp in equal measure' </b>5***** Reader Review<br>______<br><br><b>Meet Minksy Gladys Beatty Joan and Girl Walker . . .</b><br><br>While the men were at war these women ruled the streets of the East End. Struggling against poverty to survive and fighting for their community in our country's darkest hours.<br><br>But there was also joy to be found. Across the East End the streets were alive - you need only walk a few steps for a smile from a neighbour or a strong cup of tea.<br><br>From taking over the London Underground standing up to the Kray twins and crawling out of bombsites <i>The Stepney Doorstep Society</i> tells the vivid and moving stories of the matriarchs who remain the backbone of the East End to this day.<br>______<br><br><b>'Kate Thompson's study of five working-class women who lived through the blitz shows how informal collectives can provide lasting support and inspiration . . . [a] fascinating account' </b><i>Guardian</i><br><br><b>'An important glimpse into a vanishing world' </b><i>Sunday Express</i><br><br><b>'One of the best books I have read in recent years'</b> 5***** Reader Review<br><br><b>'Crammed full of fascinating stories' </b><i>BBC 2 Steve Wright</i><br><br><b>'Fascinating . . . It was fascinating to hear how these women kept going'</b> 5***** Reader Review<br><br><b>'Astonishing' </b><i>Radio 5 Live</i></p>