The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. But one terrible night at the nearby air raid shelter tears Nellie's world apart and she must find the courage to make a new life from the wreckage. The New York Times bestseller from iconic Emmy-nominated actress and producer MILLIE BOBBY BROWN: Nineteen Steps is a captivating novel inspired by the true events of her family's experience during World War II. An epic story of longing, loss, and secrets, Millie Bobby Brown's propulsive debut introduces an unforgettable, brave young woman and boldly portrays the strength in the power of love. They begin a courtship, and she finds solace in small moments like going to the cinema and getting dressed up for a dance.

Millie Bobby Brown is an actress and producer best known for playing Eleven in the Netflix hit series Stranger Things . The three-page prologue hooked me immediately and drew me into the world of the novel, which was a good first impression. The steps referenced in the novel’s title are those that lead into the Bethnal Green underground station, which opened in 1946 after the end of the war.Each time, they were denied by the British government, which put the blame on the council following the mass deaths. I truly did not expect some of the more tragic twists in her personal story - often in similar stories they happen to secondary characters rather than primary characters - and by the time you get to part three, you'll be entirely wrung out. The first part does a nice job setting the stage, introducing the characters, and detailing the rhythms of everyday life in 1940s Bethnal Green without being too long or wordy. The actress recently told Women’s Wear Daily that while she prefers to keep her life private, Nineteen Steps feels like an opportunity to connect over something significant with her fans. And in that aspect it succeeds, painting a brave portrait of Nellie and her family and friends as they struggle to survive and find happiness in a world gone mad.

The publication of Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown’s debut novel has reignited a debate over ghostwritten celebrity books. After a chance encounter with Ray, an American airman stationed nearby, Nellie becomes enchanted with the idea of a broader world. Nineteen Steps is a deeply affecting, mesmerizing page-turner inspired by the author’s family history. An epic story of longing, loss, and secrets, Millie Bobby Brown’s propulsive debut introduces an unforgettable, brave young woman and boldly portrays the strength in the power of love. Years after, it was revealed that the local council in Bethnal Green had asked permission to alter the entrance and put in a central handrail several times.

Sharing his memories of that tragic time with My London in 2022, Letchmere found that the Bethnal Green community ties ran deep, and in the aftermath of this loss, the “keep calm and carry on” spirit was alive and well. I think Millie Bobby Brown is a beautiful young woman who has made a name for herself, but I can’t stop thinking about the many upcoming authors who lost their spot to a rich person. The story is so emotional and raw; you really feel the loss and the grief that main character, Nellie Morris experiences and at times, it was hard to stop my eyes from tearing up. Most locals preferred it to other nearby shelters because there was such a sense of community spirit.