About This Time is the beguiling testament of Judy Whitfield's childhood. In the earliest years of World War II her first memories were of living close to airfields where her pilot father was stationed. During the post war 40's there was a life changing family move to Nottingham followed by the transformative 50's as observed by a young girl. The narrative perfectly captures the lost innocence of those times. It was a time of seaside holidays on the south coast; of freedom to roam the countryside and delight in the magic of snowfall in winter; when home entertainment came from books and radio. The rigours of a high school education were ameliorated by the school's emphasis on drama and it is no wonder that the daughter of a dancer developed a passion for the theatre. This is a wonderfully evocative read for anyone who wishes to recapture their own memories and share them with their children, or grandchildren, should they wish to know what life was like about this time.