This is a remarkable story of how a young boy brought up in the war-ravaged East side of London went on to become a leading journalist, then a key figure in the cruise-ship industry and finally a multi-millionaire businessman and entrepreneur in the UK and Australia. Although essentially an autobiography covering a remarkable life, the author cleverly slips in so many personalities he counted as close friends. He takes us from an air raid shelter during the blitz, to chatting up Brigitte Bardot. From giving Richard Madeley his first job to cruising the world in command of a cruise ship. From sharing a two family home with World Cup hero Sir Geoff Hurst to reminiscing about the good old days with his next door neighbour, Max Bygraves. The author's journalistic background helps him tell a fascinating story in an easy to read style. His sense of humour and his amusing anecdotes make for good reading. So many well known British personalities feature in the story that it is bound to appeal to a wide audience in the UK. At the same time the author's connections with Australia and the story of his business ventures in Queensland and New South Wales will attract a wide range of readers here as well.
