Memories of my life : $b From my early days in Scotland till the present day in Adelaide

"Memories of My Life" by J. S. O. Allen is a biographical recount of the author's journey. It begins with her childhood in Scotland and progresses to her life in Adelaide, Australia. Allen shares personal stories and insights into her upbringing. Her narrative opens with her time as a young housemaid in Scotland, giving readers a peek into her job at ten years old in a baker's shop. She expresses her desires for more education and connection after the death of her mother, demonstrating her inner strength and determination. Allen's memoir captures the details of working-class existence in Scotland, the difficulties coal-mining families encountered, and the complicated roles people played in work and at home. The story is a mix of the challenges she encountered and the strength that grew in her.