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Girl on the Block: A True Story of Coming of Age Behind the Counter Hardcover – August 6, 2019

by Jessica Wragg (Author)
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    August 6, 2019
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“This debut memoir offers a solid behind-the-scenes look at the meat industry […] Foodies will appreciate Wragg’s honest take on the evolving world of butchery.” — Publishers Weekly

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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 takes an incisive look at the modern meat industry and the ever-changing ideologies around ethical meat consumption, as an often-conflicted carnivore who has spent time in an abattoir and witnessed slaughter firsthand. A raw tour through one of the world’s oldest, dirtiest, and most fascinating professions, Girl on the Block is Wragg’s tale of returning home with blood on her boots after fourteen-hour days and finding her way in the end.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dey Street Books (August 6, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062863924
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062863928
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.89 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Jessica Wragg is an author from Derbyshire. A butcher since she was sixteen, her first book entitled Girl on the Block, combines her love of writing with a career in the meat industry spanning over a decade. Her previous work has appeared in various publications, notably Lenny Letter and Vice. Throughout her career, she has been featured in the independent, the Daily Mail, and starred in short films with Channel 4 and the BBC as well as working on a nationwide media campaign for Tabasco sauce. She regularly takes part in talks and panel discussions regarding women in male dominated industries and is Red Cross ambassador for the EmpowHER campaign. She currently resides in Brixton, South London.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good cross the pond book
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational story of a female butcher
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