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As Luck Would Have It

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Before David Green was Captured at the Imjin River, he had another life as a rogue gang-member. Born in a flour miller's cottage in Arle, Gloucestershire, 1931, he was the youngest of a family of seven children. He spent most of his time trying to impress his mates and show how tough he was. This toughness was going to be required in large quantities especially between 1939-1949. For his adventures would consequently see him spending time in a boys home and eventually in prison having to pay the consequences for his loyalty to the gang. This is a story of poverty, love, God-fearing parents, colourful characters from this picturesque area, lost opportunities, trouble at school, the war years with the yanks posted in and around the town and the impact of war on these kids, eventually becoming a member of a notorious gang, and his years as a soldier. This book will bring you not only to tears of laughter but also tears of sadness. A childhood filled with love, excitement, and dangerous adventure.

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  • Språk:
  • Engelska
  • ISBN:
  • 9781105925597
  • Format:
  • Häftad
  • Sidor:
  • 160
  • Utgiven:
  • 24. juli 2012
  • Mått:
  • 156x9x234 mm.
  • Vikt:
  • 254 g.
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Leveranstid: 2-4 veckor
Förväntad leverans: 16. december 2024

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Before David Green was Captured at the Imjin River, he had another life as a rogue gang-member.
Born in a flour miller's cottage in Arle, Gloucestershire, 1931, he was the youngest of a family of seven children. He spent most of his time trying to impress his mates and show how tough he was. This toughness was going to be required in large quantities especially between 1939-1949.
For his adventures would consequently see him spending time in a boys home and eventually in prison having to pay the consequences for his loyalty to the gang.
This is a story of poverty, love, God-fearing parents, colourful characters from this picturesque area, lost opportunities, trouble at school, the war years with the yanks posted in and around the town and the impact of war on these kids, eventually becoming a member of a notorious gang, and his years as a soldier.
This book will bring you not only to tears of laughter but also tears of sadness. A childhood filled with love, excitement, and dangerous adventure.

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