Description
Book SynopsisThe true story of a Romany childhood...
Gypsy Princess is a searingly honest account of what life is really like for travelling communities, for girls in particular, and captures a way of life that is slowly fading away. If you enjoyed the memoirs of Mikey Walsh and Jess Smith, you''ll be enthralled by Violet Cannon''s biography.
''A fascinating and enjoyable insight into Gypsy life'' - Closer
A true blooded Gypsy, Violet Cannon grew up the Romany way. Life was tough at times, living in a cramped one-roomed trailer, but, unbound by strict routines, Violet spent her days learning to keep home, playing and roaming the fields with a sense of freedom long lost to the rest of modern society.
Immersed in the Gypsy way of life, her childhood set her apart from other children. Bullied by classmates, and segregated from ''gorgia'' kids (all non-Gypsies), Violet eventually left school at the age of nine to live a life of travel, play
Trade Review
'A fascinating and enjoyable insight into Gypsy life' * Closer *
'[A] fascinating insight into Gypsy culture and community' * Take a Break *
