{"product_id":"ringing-the-changes-9781844014255","title":"Ringing the Changes","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): The Reverend J. C. Townsend\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: New Generation Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: New Generation Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Memoirs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this charming set of reminiscences, the author describes himself as an archaeologist, turning over \"abandoned stones\" to show us \"a forgotten way of life\". He takes a nostalgic but realistic look back to an era when travel was by steam train, water was heated by a copper boiler for a weekly bath, and washing a family's clothes was a three-day operation. He relates his story without sentimentality and indeed gives a sobering description of the terrible poverty of some in the nineteen thirties. In the course of describing his adult professional life, having served first in the Navy and then as a rector, the author traces the changes in social and religious life that he has witnessed. This helps us understand how times have moved on and also gives a unique insight into the character of the author who reveals himself to be a warm, modest person with definite but balanced views.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Generation Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47613635166359,"sku":"9781844014255","price":1024.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781844014255.webp?v=1775086731","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/ringing-the-changes-9781844014255","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}