These Wild English: A family, a class, a country on fire by Nicola Wilding

These Wild English by Nicola Wilding offers a powerful and tender exploration of three generations of a working-class family navigating the profound societal shifts that have reshaped modern Britain. This compelling narrative delves into themes of alienation, belonging, and the enduring impact of economic decline on individuals and communities.

The book begins with the author's mother, who grew up in a rural Cumbrian landscape that has since vanished. As she experiences low-paid work and turbulent relationships against a backdrop of constant economic uncertainty, she seeks a new sense of identity, leading to consequences that extend far beyond her immediate family due to the allure of the far right.

Spanning from the farms of Cumbria to the shores of Kent, and including experiences in Cyprus and Northern Ireland, These Wild English is a poignant and unflinching look at the love, rage, pride, and loss experienced by a family, a community, and a nation. It promises to alter the reader's perspective on the divisions of our time.

Key Features:

• Explores the impact of social and economic change on a working-class family.
• Covers three generations and diverse geographical settings.
• Examines the appeal of the far right and its societal consequences.
• A deeply personal and resonant account of love, rage, pride, and loss.

Specifications:

• Author: Nicola Wilding
• Binding: Hardcover
• Pages: 320
• Language: English
• Publisher: Profile Books
• Release Date: July 2, 2026
• Dimensions: 13.4 x 3.4 x 21.8 cm
• Weight: 428 g
• ISBN-10: 178816539X
• ISBN-13: 978-1788165396

This book provides a vital perspective on contemporary British society and the forces that shape it.