A Spoonful of Sugar: A Nanny's Story by Brnda Ashford, 304 pages

The true story of who has been termed Britain's longest-serving nanny, Brenda Ashford. She was trained at the Norland College, an institute for British nannies, and has cared for more than 100 children. She started before World War II and has seen significant changes in society, women's rights and childcare throughout her long career. A little bit Mary Poppins and a little bit Super Nanny, this was an interesting and entertaining read.