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The tide of life: A novel Hardcover – January 1, 1976

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Sep McGilby always said that Emily Kennedy had a glad face. And at sixteen, Emily had a lot to be glad about. She loved her job as maid-of-all-work to the McGilbys, and the only cloud on her horizon was her anxiety about her delicate younger sister, Lucy. But when the invalid Mrs McGilby died, and Sep was killed in an accident soon after, Emily and Lucy were forced to leave South Shields to look for work. The household of Croft Dene house, where Lawrence Birch ruled as master, was a strange one, and as Emily became more deeply involved with the family's affairs, she grew rapidly from girl to woman, needing all her strength of will and character to get her through. And whatever happened, she clung grimly to a scrap of philosophy that had become her 'Never say die!'

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400 pages
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English
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Morrow
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January 1, 1976
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0688030327
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978-0688030322
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Morrow (January 1, 1976)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0688030327
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0688030322
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.8 pounds

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Catherine Cookson was born in Tyne Dock, the illegitimate daughter of a poverty-stricken woman, Kate, whom she believed to be her older sister. She began work in service but eventually moved south to Hastings, where she met and married Tom Cookson, a local grammar-school master.

Although she was originally acclaimed as a regional writer - her novel The Round Tower won the Winifred Holtby Award for the best regional novel of 1968 - her readership quickly spread throughout the world, and her many best-selling novels established her as one of the most popular of contemporary women novelists.

After receiving an OBE in 1985, Catherine Cookson was created a Dame of the British Empire in 1993. She was appointed an Honorary Fellow of St Hilda's College, Oxford, in 1997.

For many years she lived near Newcastle upon Tyne. She died shortly before her ninety-second birthday, in June 1998.

Photograph from the Catherine Cookson Collection, Howard Gottlieb Archival Research Centre at Boston University

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Loved this story

Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2023

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I liked the picture I saw of life of a young poor and uneducated woman who had so few choices in life at that time and the heart of a loving and dedicated individual who tried too please and make happy all she came in contact with, I looked forward to knowing the ending but hated for it to end.

Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2021

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This is a wonderful story by the great Catherine Cookson. I have read all her books several times and am starting to reread them again! Catherine Cookson passed away several years ago and she is greatly missed.

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marcia a curran

A STAY WITH YOU BOOK LONG AFTER READING.

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018

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I highly recommend The Tide of Life by Catherine Cookson. It is full of adventure, life and love during the 1800s. I liked the main character very much and couldn't believe how hard she worked. The book was fully of mystery and I couldn't wait to find out how it ended. I am a Catherine Cookson fan and I think this is one of her best.

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Inishowengirl

Cookson at her best

Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2019

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This is truly one of the best Cookson novels. I bought the DVD as I liked the book so well. The main character is very endearing and you have to admire her strength and courage through such hardships. Highly recommend this book.

Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2013

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This is another very good Cookson novel! The characters are quite true to life and are easy to empathize with on many levels. The story line is pure Cookson and runs through many trials before daylight starts to shine through the clouds. I recommend this book to anyone who likes a good Catherine Cookson read.

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kpie160

I did enjoy the read and it was a little different than ...

Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2014

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This is the story of a young housekeeper and her life and her relationship with 3 different men. Each relationship has its own twists and surprises as the story progressed. I did enjoy the read and it was a little different than other books I have read.

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Grandma

Good historical fiction.

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This is one of the best historical novels that I have recently read. The characters are very unusual. There is always suspense about what is going to happen next. I think women would enjoy this book more than men.

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Tina C.

Catherine tells another awesome story

Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2020

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Catherine Cookson is my favorite author
Good read
Poor Emily has so much grief
Rather sad

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Willow

Good book

Reviewed in Canada on March 25, 2023

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Came in good condition and will read a couple times.

Diana

Never give up enjoying life

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2010

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Sep McGilby always said that Emily Kennedy had a glad face. And at sixteen, Emily had a lot to be glad about. She loved her job as maid-of-all-work to the McGilbys, and the only cloud on her horizon was her anxiety about her delicate younger sister, Lucy.

But when the invalid Mrs McGilby died, and Sep was killed in an accident soon after, Emily and Lucy were forced to leave South Shields to look for work.

The household of Croft Dene house, where Lawrence Birch ruled as master, was a strange one, and as Emily became more deeply involved with the family's affairs, she grew rapidly from girl to woman, needing all her strength of will and character to get her through. And whatever happened, she clung grimly to a scrap of philosophy that had become her motto: 'Never say die!'
A throughly enjoyable book that will remind us how utterly important is to love life despite hardship, sorrow or pain.

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Wonderful!

Reviewed in Canada on March 29, 2021

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I thoroughly enjoyed every page. I have always liked
Catherine Cookson novels but I think this is one of her best. I felt every emotion of the main character . As always, despite adversity, love triumphs in the end.

Mrs Gloria Stevenson

Great book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 20, 2021

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Loved this book

Frankie

An excellent read!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 8, 2012

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This is one of Catherine Cookson's best books. It follows the life of a servant girl and her struggles with the ups and downs thrown at her. You really connect with the characters and I couldn't put it down.

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