Gypsy Girl
A life on the road. A journey to freedom.
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3.7 • 9 Ratings
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
A life lived on the road and a heart that will always belong there
Imagine being born into a world where communities are constantly on the move, but freedom is not a birthright. Rosie grew up travelling all over England and Ireland in her family's caravan. She had an idyllic childhood roaming fields and meadows with her younger brothers and sisters - free from the trappings of modern life, but restricted by the expectations of her culture.
When Rosie was 14, the family's happiness was shattered when her grandfather - who was loved and respected by the whole community - was killed in a tragic accident. Suddenly everything in Rosie's life unravelled and she was forced to abandon the traditional way of life she loved. Her family fell apart in grief and Rosie tried her best to take care of her younger siblings and hold the family together.
Eventually though life at home became unbearable and Rosie met Stevie, a traveller boy who promised her a different kind of life. Sadly though, Stevie was battling his own demons and Rosie's journey to freedom had only just begun...
Customer Reviews
Nice read
This was a nice quick and easy read and an insight to the life of a traveller. Sadly, and probably through the discrimination she has faced, Rosie seems to think the values of travellers are different than other cultures (respecting elders, avoiding drugs, no pregnancy before marriage, avoiding divorce, taking pride in appearance etc) and that this sets travellers apart when in fact many cultures and individuals value these traits. While she wants travellers to be seen for who they are, she jumps to her own conclusions about “country people” and lumps them all into the same basket when speaking about the “them” and “us”. Yes Rosie, jumping to conclusions based on culture or race works both ways. Despite this flaw, Rosie is a strong lady who rose above her troubles to gain an education and a peace of mind that could have alluded her, if she, like so many women, had simply chosen to put up with “her lot in life” and most important of all, she has made a difference not just to her life but to the lives of others through her community work. An enjoyable read and one I can recommend.
Loved it
Brilliant! About time we heard stories of the Gypsy world first hand, thank you so much
Gypsy Girl
Great read couldn't put it down