Edna Speed M B E (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Edna Speed MBE became aware in her teaching career that the early foundation years of a childs life shape the path of their future.Having grown up in a loving and stable home, with extended family and community for support, Edna studied at Bangor in North Wales. During the 1970s she came to realise that the lives of the families whom she taught were a stark contrast to her own life. She refers to this as the revolving door, where generation after generation are unable to escape from poverty and hardship.Edna set about putting this right by being the voice that they needed, facing authorities and government during her journey to give families support. Her words will make you laugh and make you cry and hopefully will give you an insight into the struggles facing many families.Ednas dearest wish would be to stir your heart and prompt you to think how you might help fight the good fight for the broken, hurting and damaged lives that are very much still around us in this country today. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …