How I Grew Up by V. E. Potter

Name: How I Grew Up, A Girl's Memoir of Early 20th Century Britain
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How I Grew Up

by V. E. Potter

A Girl’s Story of Learning and Loss in an Age of Change

Violet Edith Potter was born in 1898, and lived to be 93. She was in the first group of women students to be awarded an Oxford degree, and later become a respected artist. This is the story of her childhood, college and early employment experiences, as written by herself, late in life.

Central to Violet’s narrative is her father, a British colonial officer turned advocate for self-government in Burma and India. Despite later recognition in these countries for his writings, his progressive ideals led to struggles in his personal life that deeply affected his family. Raised by relatives and strangers, Violet spent much of her early years far from a mother who died young. Her memoir also delves into conflicts with her stepmother, a strong proponent of women’s education with her own career.

Though Violet’s life was marked by tragedy, it is also filled with moments of surprising warmth and humor. Her story reflects on changing attitudes towards women, health, relationships, education, colonialism, and more. This memoir offers a rare glimpse into a time of profound social change—the transition from Victorian ideals to the modern world we know today.

Violet’s personal reflections provide a unique insight into the challenges of growing up in the early 20th century, framed by both the privileges and struggles of her time.

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SKU: URF_VEP_001 Categories: Mature Readers, Non-Fiction, Rated PG-13

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How I Grew Up by V. E. Potter

How I Grew Up by V. E. Potter is a deeply personal memoir reflecting on life, learning, and loss during a time of profound social change. Violet Edith Potter was born in 1898 and lived to be 93. She was among the first women to earn an Oxford degree and later became a respected artist. This book, written in her 80s during the late 1980s, captures her reflections on her childhood, education, and early career, offering a rare, firsthand perspective on a world transitioning from Victorian traditions to the modern era.

At the heart of Violet’s story is her father, a British colonial officer whose progressive ideals and advocacy for self-government in Burma and India shaped the family’s experiences. Despite his recognition abroad, his unconventional approach and personal struggles deeply affected Violet’s upbringing. She spent much of her early years separated from her mother, who died young, and was raised by relatives and guardians. Later conflicts with a stepmother, a strong advocate for women’s education and career ambitions, further influenced her journey.

Violet’s memoir is not just a chronicle of hardship—it is filled with moments of warmth, wit, and insight. Her personal observations provide a window into changing attitudes toward women’s roles, education, health, and relationships. Readers gain a unique understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by women in the early 20th century, framed within a life marked by both privilege and struggle.

How I Grew Up also explores themes of colonialism and social change. Violet reflects on her father’s progressive work and the broader transformations occurring in Britain and its territories during her youth. The memoir situates her personal experiences within the larger historical context, giving readers both an intimate and educational perspective on this pivotal period.

For anyone interested in historical autobiographies, women’s education, or life in early 20th century Britain, How I Grew Up provides a compelling, authentic voice. Violet’s reflections illuminate the evolution of societal norms and the personal impact of global events on one individual’s life. Her story bridges the gap between private experience and historical narrative, offering a vivid account of an era often overlooked in personal memoirs.

This memoir is available in Kindle, hardback, and softcover editions on Amazon. How I Grew Up is essential reading for historians, students, and anyone fascinated by personal narratives from a transformative era in British history.