Taken from a writing career which spans 30 years, this is a collection of Alan Sillitoe's own favorites among his stories, focusing on the ordinary people whom he grew up with. Mostly set in his native Nottingham, these stories are about individuals who live and suffer on the far side of the street.Scenes from the Life of Margaret, Guzman, Go Home and The Ragman's Daughter are just a few of his chosen selection, from a career which began with his first published work, Saturday Night and Sunday Morning.