Girl on the Block A True Story of Coming of Age Behind the Counter

Jessica Wragg, Billie Fulford-Brown

eAudio - 2019

A memoir of coming of age behind the counter, exploring butchery as an art form and taking an incisive look at an industry on the brink.When sixteen-year-old Jessica Wragg applied for a job at her local farm shop in Derbyshire, England, she never expected to land a position behind the butchery counter. Wragg was younger than many of her colleagues by decades and she was one of the few women on staff, struggling to earn her keep among colleagues who were reluctant to share the tricks of their trade with a novice. Breaking down carcasses by day, and studying animal anatomy by night, Wragg was soon hooked and determined to establish herself in an industry that is steeped in tradition, and often resistant to change. From the English countryside... to the streets of London, Girl on the Block blends Wragg's personal coming of age story with a lyrical exploration of her craft and a rich history of butchery. She also examines the modern meat... more