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by Harry Patch (Author), Richard Van Emden (Contributor), Alan Howard (Reader)
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  • Audio CD: 3 pages
  • Publisher: Hachette Audio (5 Jun 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1405504676
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405504676
  • Product Dimensions: 13.8 x 12.6 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A truly remarkable biography., 22 Sep 2007
By G. Sam Pouch (Ireland.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Last Fighting Tommy: The Life of Harry Patch, the Oldest Surviving Veteran of the Trenches: The Life of Harry Patch, the Only Surviving Veteran of the Trenches (Hardcover)
I have read most of Richard Van Emden's books on the great war but this is surely my favourite. If you are expecting a book solely about the horrors of trench warfare you will be disappointed, what you get instead is one mans perspective of life over the last century and it is truly a wonderful read. Harry Patch is by standards "an ordinary man" but he is remarkably honest in this book, even recalling what must be truly awful to have to remember. I read this book in two sittings and was very moved by the narrative. I suppose because of the fact that when Harry Patch is gone the last link to the trenches dies as well and then it is truly history. As a biography and a perspective on twentieth century history from a man at our own level this is a must read.
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79 of 81 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic,, 29 Aug 2007
This review is from: The Last Fighting Tommy: The Life of Harry Patch, the Oldest Surviving Veteran of the Trenches: The Life of Harry Patch, the Only Surviving Veteran of the Trenches (Hardcover)
The Last Fighting Tommy is a wonderful book about a remarkable man, Harry Patch.
Harry Patch is the last remaining British soldier to survive the Western front. He is now 109 years old and 90 years ago he was sent with his best mates to fight in the mud and blood of Passchendale.
How Harry has made it to 109 is incredible, but when you read that he had an 2 inch lump of white hot shrapnel blasted into his guts, while his mates were blown up, we know are reading something very special. But this is much more than another book on WW1 trench life, this is Harry's story. There are no hero's or cowards, there is no patriotism and little bitterness. This is one mans story of how he did his duty and how awful it was.
The heartbreaking passages about his doomed Lewis gun crew, and how they found deep friendship and comradeship is beautifully told.
We also hear of his early days in rural somerset, his long and distinguished years as a master plumber/engineer, and his family life with its ups and some very big downs.
Richard Van Emden has worked with Harry over to produce a very moving and almost poetic account of the hell of 1917. It also feels right that the last word from those who took part in this war should go to the humble tommy,who in most cases were treated as nothing more than cannon fodder. This book deserves to become a classic and easily sits alongside the accounts of Graves and Sasson.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I wished - and then some..., 2 Oct 2007
By G. D. S. Roberts "talerddig" (Northampton, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Last Fighting Tommy: The Life of Harry Patch, the Oldest Surviving Veteran of the Trenches: The Life of Harry Patch, the Only Surviving Veteran of the Trenches (Hardcover)
I had seen Harry interviewed on TV, as the world suddenly became aware that the old WW1 soldiers were fading away. He stood out from the rest as being sharp, witty and engaging. I felt I could listen to him all day.
As soon as I heard this book had been printed, I rushed to get a copy and can say I was not disappointed. In fact, it is more than I expected. You expect the focus to concentrate on the Great War. that's what Harry is famous for now, after all.
What we get instead is an enlightening snapshot of Harry's life. The same sharpness and witty style that I remember from the interview, with historical notes from Richard van Emden. Not only that, the anecdotes open up with such lovely detail the little everyday things of the various time periods, that people always take for granted. From early 1900s youth to 1920s and beyond.
My family lost 3 members at Paschendaele, my Taid (grandad) was also a machine gunner there. This helps me get closer to people I never knew. To understand more what their lives were like. It makes it more important I travel to honour their graves. For that alone, I can only thank Harry.

In a world where 'celebrity' nonentities and overpampered, overpaid so-called icons write their life stories after a single 'event' or having scored a goal for England at 17, this is a refreshing change. I read it feeling priveliged to have been shown a part of Harry Patch's life and leave it feeling nothing but warmth for the man.

The best literary purchase I have made for many years. Not bad for 109!
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An amazing life story of someone who has spent nearly 100 years longer than some so-called celebrities who think they have a story to tell. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars HUMBLING
Parts of this book are very humbling as it gives a first hand insight into some of what our war veterans went through. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Nina Simone

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The Last Fighting Tommy: The Life of Harry Patch, the Only Surviving Veteran of the Trenches This book was bought for my husband whose Uncle died in the 1st World War... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A truly, truly excellent read.
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We chose this book as a present for my daughter to give my father for his birthday. He enjoyed the book very much and I would definitely recommend it as a good choice for anyone... Read more
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I have never met him but from reading this book it is clear that Harry Patch is a remarkable, yet humble man who has witnessed things which is difficult to imagine. Read more
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I had heard about Harry Patch from a friend and when I was stranded at Gatwick on my way back to Canada recently, I killed time in a book store and found this book. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Franco

5.0 out of 5 stars My best read ever
I've read a few reviews on this book mostly good but there are a few out there that say this book isn't significant. Read more
Published 4 months ago by P. Viney

5.0 out of 5 stars The Last Fighting Tommy.
This book is a brilliant, compelling 'First Hand' account of the grotesque & harsh reality of war witnessed by many thousands of young soldiers and told by a 'True Hero', Henry... Read more
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I have read several newspaper articles and seen a couple of documentaries on Harry Patch, so have had this on my must read list for ages. Read more
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