Marjorie's Journey: On a Mission of Her Own (PB) (2021)

The compelling story of Marjorie, a courageous woman who sailed to South Africa with ten children during WWII.

"[Marjorie's] life and her own words bring us intimately into a very special world, one that was initially dangerous for her and the children, but which, in the end, and because of Marjorie's determination to provide each one a happy childhood, became a safe and loving one."

Against the frightening backdrop of World War II, a young Scottish woman took ten children by ship through the waters of the Atlantic from Scotland to South Africa, where she set up a home for them called Bairnshaven. An unusual portrayal of motherhood, nuclear family, and love, Marjorie's story comes to life through diary pages, letters, telegrams, and photographs. This true story is a fresh take on the role that women played during the war, highlighting the strength and courage shown, and focusing on hope and unconditional kindness.