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The Woman who Saved the Children by Claire Mulley (in hardback). This is an unconventional biography of an unconventional woman who did not care for children, but dedicated her life to establishing Save the Children and promoting her revolutionary concept of children's human rights. In this award-winning biography, Clare Mulley brings to life this beautiful, charismatic, and passionate spinster in a brown cardigan who helped save millions of lives and permanently changed the way the world treats children. All royalties from the book will be donated to Save the Children. 'Admirably researched... informative and sensitively written. Clare Mulley has done Eglantyne proud', Church Times 'Kept me up half the night - really fascinating and moving - beautifully written and paced.... wonderful.' Richard Holmes, The Age of Wonder 'Sensitive, entertaining and beautifully written... a sparkling biography of a fascinating woman', Kate Williams, England's Mistress, Young Victoria 'Wonderful, clever and funny, Clare Mulley's lively and intimate biography brings out the humour, inconsistency, willfulness and just excellent energy of Eglantyne.' Alexander Masters, Stuart: A Life Backwards 'Eglantyne Jebb completely revolutionised public perceptions of charity and our collective responsibility towards children. What this excellent book makes plain is that Eglantyne's vision is just as powerful - and relevant - today as it was then.' Jasmine Whitbread, CEO, Save the Children UK 'Pick up this book and be inspired', Paul O'Grady |
