Pamela Davenport – författare

These memoirs record life in Brisbane, Australia during the Second World War, as seen through the eyes of a child. Pamela Davenport was two and a half when the war began. She has vivid memories of this time. As a lifelong historian, Pamela knows that childhood reminisces of the war years are rare, and are important to preserve. With wry humour and fond anecdotes of suburban life, Pamela evokes this era with clarity and rich detail.

What makes these records most useful is that the author, who grew up to become a respected teacher and historian, lived in the key wartime suburb of Moorooka on Ipswich Road, watching American convoys pass daily, and seeing American and Australian troops from nearby camps. Her parents discussed with her the events of the war and this openness contrasted with the refusal of many other parents of the time to discuss these topics, lest they frighten the children.

The aim of the book is to bring to life this momentous era through a child’s memories and perspective, and perhaps persuade even a few people that war is never a desirable solution but also to illustrate to readers that history is not only an absorbing pursuit in itself, but vital to understanding the present world.

A memoir of a life lived with animals - the good, great, heartbreaking and hilarious.

Much loved teacher, friend, historian and animal lover Pamela Davenport, reminisces about the many beloved animals who have passed through her life. In the semi-rural suburb of Kuraby on Brisbane''s south, Pamela has lived with and cared for a host of colourful characters- from dogs and cats, to donkeys, pigs, goats, sheep, ponies, and more. Each pet carefully named from Egyptian and Classical mythology, reflecting Pamela''s dual passions for history and animals.

Over the years, Pamela entertained generations of students and friends with the antics of her animals, and in Reigning Cats and Dogs, Donkeys, Goats and Pigs, she pulls together the stories of these wonderful creatures, to entertain us all over again with her generosity and warmth for them all.

Above all, Pamela''s love for all animals shines through, and with wonderful insight, and helpful anecdotes, she opens a window into the love and richness they can bring to our lives.

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