In her international bestseller,The Downing Street Years, Margaret Thatcher provided an acclaimed account of her years as Prime Minister. This second volume reflects on the early years of her life and how they influenced her political career.

Library Journal

This companion volume to Thatcher's The Downing Street Years (LJ 1/94) covers the author's life from her first childhood memories to her election as Prime Minister of Great Britain. As with many successful people, Thatcher attributes her achievements to a stable home life and attentive parents during her early years. Her interest in public service stems from her father's participation in local government and community affairs. Political activity began during her university life. This is a memoir surrounded by parents, husband, and children. However, the emphasis is on her political life, with a detailed, firsthand account of the inner workings of the British government and the personalities involved. The author's reading is sincere and reflects her strongly held convictions as a member of the Conservative Party