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Tells of a life full of happiness, conversation, music and books shared with his three siblings, mother and father. This book is a snapshot of growing up in Yorkshire in the 1950s - reminisce with the author, and share in his personal journey - of school days and holidays as well as his tentative steps into the adult world.
Trade review
Known for his anecdotes about others, Gervase Phinn finally reveals his own story in this autobiography. It is a snapshot of growing up in Yorkshire in the 1950s, told with his wicked ear for the comical and sharp eye for detail, full of poignant moments, significant events and precious memories. Sure to be a bestseller in paperback.
