Dear Mrs. Bird

I listened to this book by A. J. Pearce and I think that was a good way to enjoy it because the reader had a British accent and the story is set in London during the 1940's. The reader had a talent for voices as well. Any dialogue spoken by Mrs. Bird was recognizable because she shouts at people in a condescending and rude manner. The main character is Emmy who gets a job typing letters for Mrs. Bird's advice column in a women's magazine. Emmy is 23 and thinks Mrs. Bird is judgmental, rude and less than helpful to her readers. When not working for Mrs. Bird Emmy volunteers at a local fire station. Her description of the bombs falling on London are very realistic. Sad moments and comedic moments are mixed together. Emmy is a brave yet dramatic woman severely in need of some emotional regulation.