Summary:
The book is a memoir that recounts Jessica Mitford's upbringing in an aristocratic British family, the Mitfords, known for their eccentricity and divergent political views. It details her rebellious departure from her family's conservative roots, her involvement in the Spanish Civil War, and her eventual migration to the United States, where she became a civil rights activist and investigative journalist.
Key points:
1. Aristocratic Life: The book details Jessica Mitford's privileged yet restrictive upbringing in an aristocratic British family and her rebellion against their conservative values.
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