Jenny was born in Bristol on November 2nd, 1945, to Jewish parents. Her mother’s ancestors came from Belarus, and her father was an American naval officer during the 19391945 World War. As they were unable to share in her upbringing, Jenny was placed with various “mothers” until 1947 – when she was finally adopted by the Johnsons, who lived in WestburyonTrym. She began to write poems at the age of 5, by which time she had been an enthusiastic pupil in a ballet class for 2 years. From 1957 to 1964, she attended The Red Maids’ School – the oldest girls’ school in the country.

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