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- I’m indeed indebted to you for a copy of
your really excellent ‘Personal Account of National Service’.
I have had a couple hours most enjoyable reading already and am
looking forward to many more. Congratulations on the huge amount
of work you put into this book adding immeasurably to the basic
letter-writing at the time. Some fate-some record!
- Gordon Craig
- Am enjoying your book.
- Mrs J. Noble
- This is a book full of remarkable insight into
events of a half century ago, observed at ground level by a young
National Service officer, back lit by the final blaze of Britain’s
Empire in the often-forgotten Korean Conflict . Mr. Taylor displays
the deep set prejudices of his upbringing – developed as
only the English middle class can – overcome completely
by his keen observations, innate generosity of spirit, and cheerful
honesty. One sees this enormously likeable young man transformed,
over only two years, from a provincial public school boy to a
responsible adult, yet always ready for adventure, which he describes
with delightful, self-deprecating, wit.
- Ken Hoffman
- Truth be told, the narrative has a ‘can’t put it
down’ quality, but the sheer tonnage of the book –
so lavishly bound – makes it more a stay-at-home and not
read-during-travels sort of production! I carried it to &
from the UK on my last trip, but not in my carry-on bag, as it
is too heavy. But I wouldn’t trade the binding for anything
and I relish the illustrations, not to mention the fabulously
detailed footnotes. I smile when I come across the occasional
confession that ‘This location cannot be verified’
or ‘There is no information on this vessel’…
I believe it, because I’m sure you looked hard!
- Anthony Hardy
- Read the book and found it most interesting—especially
the first part about Eaton Hall.
- John Caine
- His letters are quite wonderful.
- Sam Fisk
- ‘Whither The Fates Call’ looks absolutely cracking
– it is on my Christmas list—thanks for sending the
flier.
-Revd Nick Wall
- A truly magnificent publication—deeply impressed. You
should have written more books – you do it well! Thank you
for a thoroughly enjoyable and utterly memorable read. Congratulations!
- Keith Polson
- Am thoroughly enjoying your book – it’s a great
read.
- Alan Guy
- …about your book. Well done indeed!
- Brian Stewart
- I cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed your book. It was
a wonderful, nostalgic trip and brought back to me the fifties
and sixties. Thank you so much for the book—it makes me
feel so proud to have been a Fifth Fusilier.
- Peter Marr
- I am in receipt of your wonderful book and have already begun
reading it. Many thanks.
- Anon.
- As an instructor at Eaton Hall in 1950/51 I was most interested
in your book “Whither the Fates Call”. It is a wonder
to me that no matter how full every minute of the day was, you
had the self control to write long and interesting letters.
- Major Gordon Wilmot
- “Whither the Fates Call” is quite superb and brought
back to me so many memories.”
- Hugh Wilbraham
-Your book was excellent and reminded me of many shared memories
that we were both involved in. Thank you for such a fine memoir
that I will always treasure and keep in my man cave...
-Colonel John Meyer USMC
-I really like your book.
-Anonymous
-I think it has movie potential.
-Jonathan Morrone
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