A valuable account of a forgotten life." * The Sunday Times * "Eglantyne Jebb completely revolutionised public perceptions of charity and our collective responsibility towards children. I wish she were here today!" * Joely Richardson * "Brings to life the world of clever and conscientious upper-middle-class women. Eglantyne Jebb, without any children herself, actually gave her life to stop children being the innocent victims of adult war. Compellingly written and meticulously researched, this biography is a monument to extraordinary perseverance. * Natasha Kaplinsky * "A pleasure to read.a combination of Jebb's own mischievous attitude and Mulley's lively style." * The Times Literary Supplement * "A very good read, telling an extraordinary story." * The Guardian * "Unusual and perceptive.all credit to Clare Mulley, a past winner of the Daily Mail Biographers' Club prize." * Daily Mail * "This centenary edition celebrates the life of an indomitable woman. Her vision serves as an inspiration as we each do our bit for children less fortunate than our own". We must not forget this woman's determination, and what she set out to achieve. This portrait is especially poignant 100 years on when Eglantyne's mission remains as relevant and urgent as ever.
Told with Clare Mulley's sure instinct for the lives of others, this is an extraordinary book about a unique woman, a woman for our times." * Michael Morpurgo * "An insightful biography of a truly remarkable woman.
"Here is the story of one of the great women of the world who made a real difference to the lives of the most needy children.
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