A Scottish Story: A coming of age in the town of Arbroath.. - Softcover

Wilson., Mr J. H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1481043137 ISBN 13: 9781481043137

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012

Synopsis

A memoir of life in the Scottish coastal town of Arbroath during the 1940's and 1950's. A vivid description of characters, events and the way of life. From a small town virtually untouched by the events of WWII the author and family moved to Berlin! The father returning after 5 years as a POW is offered a position as a driver for the Control Commission of Germany. War damage as seen through the eyes of a small boy is vivid and detailed. The plight of the people, the divided city and the ruins leave a lasting impression. Returning to Arbroath after 3 years in Germany posed problems for all the family. Rationing and living conditions were far worse than those left behind. A taste of how life could be shaped attitudes and motivated decisions of the author and his brother.

About this title

About the Author:

Served 15 years in the RAF as a Chief Tech in Fighter, Bomber and Coastal Commands. Now a US citizen living in Northern California. Published author of verse and multiple contributions to Aviation History Magazine.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1481043137
• ISBN 13: 9781481043137
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 134