Product Description
Pebble on the Beach is a true story of one boy's ability to survive. Growing up in Brighton, England, Tony was subjected to a childhood of physical and mental abuse - including electric shock treatment at the age of ten - abandoned by his family at fifteen, and sent to Australia to fend for himself. Unable to settle, wandering from place to place, he plotted his return to England, but an ill-fated attempt to stow away led to imprisonment in New Zealand and his eventual deportation. Having visited four continents, survived four brushes with death and a journey of 30.000 miles, he arrived back in England profoundly changed – But were things at home any different?
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
