My Family and Other Scousers: A Liverpool Boy's Summer of Adventure in '69

by Dave Joy

This evocative memoir recalls the long, heady days of Liverpool in the summer of 1969, as seen through the eyes of elevenyearold Deejay. Infused with a distinctive Scouse sense of humour, this book tells the story of how Deejay filled his summer holiday having adventures and misadventures with his mischievous gang of young friends and working at Wellington Dairy, the familyowned, horsedrawn milk business located in the Liverpool suburb of Garston. Deejay intends to be the next in a long line of dairy farmers and sets about learning as much as he can about the family business. Amusing and entertaining, surprising and sometimes moving, Deejay's account vividly captures one boy's growing appreciation of the family history that preceded him and a growing understanding of his place in the world. Key to that understanding is the very special relationship that can exist between a boy and his dad.

264 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2014

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[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Joan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dave Joy 's recollections of his 11 year old self enjoying the summer of 1969 in Garston, Liverpool. The Joy family business was two horse drawn milk rounds and this year his dad had deemed Dave old enough to help with these deliveries. Dave recalls with a great deal of humour his family, particularly his relationship with his dad, the many events with the three horses and his adventures with his school friends who called themselves the 'Duke Street Kids'.