![]() ![]() Due to the occupation, there was not much food on the island. The founding members had come together for a secret pig roast. ![]() Each member tells of their experiences and how they were changed by the society. Juliet converses with the literary society through letters. The German Army took over the island for five years and the people had to live under their strict rule. After receiving a letter from Dawsey Adams from Guernsey Island in the English Channel, she wants to write her article about the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and how books and their friendships helped them to deal with the German occupation of their island. Juliet is uncertain what to write about for the feature. This opportunity comes with an offer to write a piece for the London Times. ![]() ![]() She lost her home to bombing and is living in temporary housing now, Juliet longs to write serious pieces instead of fluff. This process tires Juliet, whose life has revolved around war. These stories were so well received that they were made into a book and Juliet is on a book tour to promote Irma Bickerstaff Goes to War. Juliet Ashton is a writer who wrote humorous anecdotes during the war for the paper to keep up people’ spirits. It is just after World War II, and England is recovering from the hostilities and the German bombing raids. Written by Tara Fisher Coughlin, Gemma Porta Navarro We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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