- Paperback: 248 pages
- Publisher: QueenSpark Books (23 Oct 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0904733629
- ISBN-13: 978-0904733624
- Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 12.8 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,391,327 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Having been told by Tony that he was more of a doer than a reader, in fact that he seldom if ever read a book, I read his manuscript more in the spirit of friendship than in the expectation that I would find it an interesting read. I revised my opinion after the first few pages.
Tony has a natural talent and a feel for words. The book is very well written. Tony sees it as an adventure story - I see it as something more important. It seems to me to be a human document revealing an aspect of social history of our times, all the more valuable for being written with total frankness and sincerity. It is sad and funny but above all it gives the most vivid of pictures of what it is like for someone with Tony's difficult background to fight constant rejection and survive. The intense effort that went into the book's writing, the sacrifices made, the way in which the facts were assembled, are all part of the story.
We see Tony as a boy rejected by family and country and sent overseas to `start a new life'. A free spirit, lonely and homesick, but determined to be master of his own fate, he plots his return to England, sustained by his desire to come back to an idealised vision of the family home. There is an immediacy and directness about this fascinating account of the journey home which commands attention.
Having read many, many letters and accounts written by children sent overseas, I consider this book to be an outstanding account of a triumph over adversity.
Dame Gillian Wagner
Chair, Barnardos 1978-1984
From the Author
I dedicate this book to my wife Linda and my daughter Pauline, without whose dedication, patience and encouragement to push me on, this story would not have been told.
It would be fair to say that without Linda my true path in life would have turned out to be more of a rocky road, and although the years have been good to us both, it has not all been a bed of roses; so to Linda and Pauline, thank you.
Finally to my bruv Derek Tanner, as without him this book would still be in my loft, covered in dust. Thanks bruv.
Tony Diamond
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautifully written, painfully true success story,
This review is from: Pebble on the Beach (Paperback)
This book is written as though Tony were sitting with you telling his story. I read it twice, and though many who have not experienced a painful childhood would be shocked, others who have....... may find strength in Tony's story. I know I have. Looking forward to the "NEXT CHAPTER"
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another book by Tim Lay,
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This review is from: Pebble on the Beach (Paperback)
I enjoyed Pebble on the Beach - it was well written and had lots of local interest for someone from brighton. I see that Tim Lay has got another book out - The Sewerside Chronicles- I'm going to order a copy - if its anything like this book it'll be great.
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This review is from: Pebble on the Beach (Paperback)
I found Tony's book to be a fascinating read. It makes us recognise how the actions of one person can impact on another and how this can actually shape and alter someone's life. I am particularly interested in the references to the other children for personal reasons but Tony will know what these are. A great book, which would in fact be a good story line for a film.
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