Isaac Gordon (b. 1927): Home and Family
“My body is getting old now. I think everybody should die on them born spot.” (33) Isaac focuses on home life …
Isaac Gordon (b. 1927): Education and Schooling, part 2
“I feel I am getting on good, and I would like to keep it up. All I want is a …
Isaac Gordon (b. 1927): Education and Schooling, part one
“Well, I went to infants school. I could remember I used to sleep in the class.” (1) Isaac Gordon’s memoir is …
Isaac Gordon (b. 1927): Purpose and Audience
Isaac Gordon’s autobiography differs from many other working-class autobiographies from this period. His purpose and audience is outlined at the end of …
Isaac Gordon (b. 1927): Reading and Writing
“When I go to work and I sit down and see everyone reading paper and I cannot read it, …
Isaac Gordon (b. 1927): Life and Labour, part two
To move further into Isaac Gordon’s life and labour, I will focus on his journey to America and England, adding reference to …