The Amazing Years

"The Amazing Years" by W. Pett Ridge is a story that looks at the world of the Hillier family during World War I, where we see a lot through the eyes of Weston, their maid. The book shows how family relationships and class differences played out as they dealt with the big changes happening in society. The story kicks off with the Hillier family planning a holiday, but war is coming and messing with everyones plans. Weston notices the family's worries about the trip and reveals how their everyday lives shift because the world around them is changing. Her commitment to the family and skills hint that she will have a big impact on the household as they face the future, leaving a feeling of worry and suggesting how the war will change the Hillier family and their maid for good.