Short Shrift: A Scottish Father - Softcover

Innes, Mr John

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798882836435

Publisher: Independently published, 2024

Synopsis

Memories of my Father and and our relationship: It begins with my first conscious meeting with Dad on his discharge from the RAF shortly after the Second World War, and the difficult living conditions in post-war Britain. How he tried to alleviate this dire situation by moving his family to Glasgow. Its subsequent failure and our return to Birmingham. The Challenges he incurred, trying to build a new life for himself and his family after serving in the forces for twelve years.How P.T.S.D. may have influenced his behaviour, particularly his marriage, and alcoholism. My interactions with him, his violence to mom and myself. The challenges my mother and other women faced after the war with emancipation, adjusting from the old social norms to one providing greater equality. Dad`s battle with Alcoholism and failing health, as a twelve-year-old coming to terms with the death of a parent. The lasting legacy he left behind i.e. the spiritual/ guardianship influence in my life.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798882836435
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 117