Shoes Were For Sunday

Discover the captivating memoir, Shoes Were For Sunday, by the talented author Molly Weir. Published in 2012, this engaging book spans 224 pages and takes you on a journey through Weir's challenging childhood in the post-war Glasgow tenements. Experience her vivid recollections of life in a cramped home, where sharing a pull-out bed in her mother's tiny kitchen was the norm, and fear of the fever van loomed large. Weir's narrative paints a poignant picture of a world filled with hardship, where hunger, cold, and sickness were daily realities, and resilience was a way of life. This biography not only highlights the struggles of her youth but also offers insights into the social customs and manners of the time. A must-read for anyone interested in the lives of women entertainers and the intricacies of childhood experiences.