Leslie John Robinson (b.1929): Home and Family.
‘we were never a family to pin our feelings on our sleeve but I look back to my dad with affection’ (p.6)… …
Leslie John Robinson (b.1929): An Introduction.
‘”Begin at the beginning……”‘ (p.20) In his nostalgic, five-part memoir, One Step at a Time, Leslie John Robinson writes with pleasure about …
Leslie John Robinson (b.1929): Purpose and Audience.
The reason for writing a memoir can sometimes be detrimental to understanding why the authors have discussed these significant moments in their …
Leslie John Robinson (b.1929): Class Matters
For Leslie John Robinson, his working- class background is at the forefront of his autobiography. He explains the upkeep of his large …
Leslie John Robinson (b.1929): Education and Schooling.
Although education and schooling are not prominent themes through Leslie John Robinson’s memoir, the absence certainly explains a lot about the working- …
Leslie John Robinson (b.1929): Habits and Beliefs
‘meetings were very democratic, according to Stinks’ rules and each member gave his report on suspected spies in the area’ (58). During …
Leslie John Robinson (b.1929): Life and Labour (1/2)
‘you will engage to serve His Majesty as a Soldier in the Regular Forces for such a term as is agreed on …
Leslie John Robinson (b.1929): Life and Labour (2/2)
Although Leslie John Robinson’s army career is something that he writes passionately about, he also writes about many other jobs he had …
Leslie John Robinson (b.1929): Researching Writing Lives
As my contribution to the Writing Lives project comes to an end, I have reflected on my experience and all that I …
Leslie John Robinson (b.1929): War and Memory
The theme of war and memory is present at the beginning of Leslie John Robinson’s memoir as he recalls traumatic military events …