Book excerpt: 'Mave's Journey Through Life' is a true story about a remarkable woman called Mavis Crumpton. Being born in 1928, Mave has not only lived through a war, times of financial crisis and the grief stricken times of the deaths of her beloved son and husband, but she has also lived a life surrounded by love from her family and friends. This autobiography recalls Mave's memories dating back from the 'roaring twenties' up to today, with fascinating and humorous events throughout.