Christmas at the Ragdoll Orphanage

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Christmas at the Ragdoll Orphanage
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Suzanne Lambert
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:400
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenreMemoirs
ISBN/Barcode 9780718178468
ClassificationsDewey:362.73092
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
Publication Date 7 November 2013
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The heartwarming true story of an orphan, her adoptive mother and a love that lasted a lifetime. When Suzanne was left, two weeks old, at the door of Nazareth House orphanage, she was abandoned by those who should have protected and loved her. But it was Nancy, a nanny at the orphanage, who was to provide all the love and support that a child could need, going on to fight for the right to adopt Suzanne and give her a mother figure for life. Christmas at the Ragdoll Orphanage tells the story of these two women, of how their lives entwined and of life at the orphanage. It was a magical place where their lack of money could only be substituted by kindness, as every year Nancy would work tirelessly throughout the night before Christmas to sew together dolls made out of rags, so that the children would have at least one present from Santa. But the story also tells of how their lives came full circle, as towards the end of her life, Nancy developed dementia, with Suzanne in turn becoming the supportive, protective caregiver. Full of touching, tear-jerking and unforgettable stories, this is a book of motherhood, childhood and Christmas, and everything that comes between.

Author Biography

Suzanne Lambert is the winner of Penguin and Take a Break magazine's life story competition. She lives in Newcastle and this is her first book.