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''Why would anyone want to know about me, dear?'' she said.
Everyone has an interesting story to tell. Yet how many life stories actually make it into printed form, perhaps because the individuals involved did not feel that anyone would be interested in their lives? This was almost the case for Phyllis Macdonald-Ross, who served as a nurse in a busy London hospital during the Blitz. It was only thanks to her determined granddaughter grandson and devoted husband that she finally decided to put her memoirs down on paper and submit them for publication. The result is an exciting and emotional coming-of-age story about a young nurse entering her training during one of the most turbulent times in British history.
Phyllis, or 'Phyll' as she liked to be called, was a dedicated and devoted trainee, back in the days where Matron would run a tight ship and strict ward sisters were not to be disobeyed. Work was hard for the new recruits, yet Phyll found great happiness and instant camaraderie with her fellow-trainees Mac and Eddie who would sneak into each other's rooms for a quick 'drinkie' and a smoke after hours to share stories and have a giggle together.
