Ronnie and Hilda’s Romance

Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book with it's details of what life was really like in those post war years. Ronnie's life in the army was harsh but his attitude to all adversity was steadfast. Their letters were an inspiration to each other.

Quite apt to read a book that Ronnie and Hilda story in an upside down work. Written from letters they wrote to each other from when they met in 1945 and when Ronnie was finally demobbed from military service. very interesting social account and of course love story after the war and austerity times did not stop people reliving lives and getting married. The couples daughter added information re the wedding, and their life and last years- which was lovely that this was shared. Such lovely people a piece of social history and for their daughter to have such lovely parents. (Review from Goodreads)

I loved this book so much. Like many couples during WWII, Ronnie and Hilda get engaged quickly after meeting. But the rest of the engagement is through letters. And aren't people more honest in letters? No email or cellphones in those days. I adored this book.

I loved this book so much. Like many couples during WWII, Ronnie and Hilda get engaged quickly after meeting. But the rest of the engagement is through letters. And aren't people more honest in letters? No email or cellphones in those days. I adored this book.

Ronnie & Hilda's romance is a sweet look at how romance blossomed at the end of the Second World War, Ronnie met Hilda and within a few days they get engaged and their dating continues through the letters they wrote to one another over the 18 months that they had to wait for Ronnie to be demobbed. Hilda once writes wouldn't it be lovely if someone wrote a book about how our lives were and through their letters their story has been told by their daughter Wendy. Highlighting the struggles of continued rationing at home and Ronnie struggling with the cold and boredom of life in the camps it's a fascinating read.