Hold On Edna!

The heartwarming true story of the first baby born on the NHS

Hold On Edna!
Aneira Thomas
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Paperback
h198 x 129mm - 352pg
3 Sep 2020 UK
International import eta 10-19 days
9781913406318
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THIS HEARTBREAKING, HEARTWARMING, TRUE STORY FOLLOWING THE HISTORY OF A FAMILY IN WALES IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT BOOKS EVER WRITTEN. ' I am a proud supporter of our National Health Service which has shown yet again what an important and valued institution it is in the UK. As the first NHS baby through to her work today, Aneira' s story shows her dedication and passion for protecting this phenomenal service for future generations. ' KEIR STARMER ' This book speaks from the heart about a passion to preserve our NHS - as powerful a symbol of goodness as we have. Nye' s own experience and that of her family represents our deep need to fight for a society where all are equal in worth and value. And how the NHS stands fast as a symbol of equality, of fairness, and of compassion for all. ' MICHAEL SHEEN ' Aneira has written a memoir which is a deeply personal, richly researched and incredibly timely tribute to Britain' s commitment to provide free and equal healthcare to all. ' - DAILY MAIL Book of the Week, 22 May 2020 _____________________________________________________________ ' Edna,' says the doctor, coming to stand beside her bed. ' You need to wait. It' s not long now. Don' t push. Just hold on, Edna!' The birth of the National Health Service coincided with the birth of one little girl in South Wales: Aneira ' Nye' Thomas, the first baby delivered by the NHS. This is the touching story of Nye' s family - their loves and losses - and the launch of a treasured public service that has touched the lives of every family in the nation.
' Aneira has written a memoir which is a deeply personal, richly researched and incredibly timely tribute to Britain' s commitment to provide free and equal healthcare to all. ' - Daily Mail Book of the Week, 22 May 2020 ' This book speaks from the heart about a passion to preserve our NHS - as powerful a symbol of goodness as we have. Nye' s own experience and that of her family represents our deep need to fight for a society where all are equal in worth and value. And how the NHS stands fast as a symbol of equality, of fairness, and of compassion for all. ' Michael Sheen ' I am a proud supporter of our National Health Service which has shown yet again what an important and valued institution it is in the UK. As the first NHS baby through to her work today, Aneira' s story shows her dedication and passion for protecting this phenomenal service for future generations. ' Keir Starmer
Aneira ' Nye' Thomas was named after the architect of the NHS, Nye Bevan. Born at one minute past midnight on Monday 5 July, 1948, she was the first baby born on the NHS. Aneira is currently based in Wales.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781913406318
Published: 3 Sep 2020
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Mirror Books
Publisher: Mirror Books
Format: Paperback
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm
Pages: 352

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