Going Places

The Hopkins Family Saga #5

by Billy Hopkins

It's 1950, and when Laura and Billy Hopkins return to Manchester from their honeymoon, they're in seventh heaven despite the austerity that has been going on since World War II. But the euphoria gradually evaporates and they settle into a penny-pinching existence on Billy's teaching salary, as babies and bills appear with alarming regularity. When Billy spots an advertisement for Education Officers in Kenya, it sounds like the answer to all their prayers, despite worries about the Mau Mau rebellion and the omnipresence of dangerous creatures. After much family debate, Laura, Billy and the junior Hopkins set off to Nairobi on a BOAC Argonaut and start on the biggest adventure of their lives...

512 pages, Paperback

First published February 2, 2004

Reviews

[Victoria Twead · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very easy, cosy read. It made me chuckle a few times and painted a clear picture of the sixties, and expat life in Africa. My only criticism is that it irritated me that he wrote in the third person when it is a memoir.

[Vic Evason]

Another totally enthralling book by Billy Hopkins. From a struggle in Manchester to the wide expanse of Kenya this book holds the readers' attention all the way. A great read and highly recommended

[J.J. JOHNSTONE · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read

Enjoyed this one just like previous. Love following families through their experiences. Looking forward to reading the next one in the series.