Notes

"The fortunate ones" is the fifth and final book in the "May" series and gives a vivid picture of the life and adventures of a New Zealand farming family during the 1920s, 30s and 40s. May and her husband start married life on their bush farm in the King Country and then purchase a dairy farm in the Waikato. Times are hard and the family have to move on to a sharemilking position. The stories of this growing family make captivating reading. As World War II ends and the family anticipate Phil and Eric's return, the future is exciting. May and her family all agree they are indeed, the fortunate ones. NZ author.