First Light: The True Story of the Boy Who Became a Man in the War-Torn Skies above Britain
"Wellum’s First Light deserves to be read for many years to come."–The Times (of London)High praise for England’s bestselling First Light . . ."An extraordinarily gripping and powerful story."–The Evening Standard (London)"A work of exceptional quality . . . a passion and immediacy which make it...
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"Wellum’s First Light deserves to be read for many years to come."–The Times (of London)High praise for England’s bestselling First Light . . ."An extraordinarily gripping and powerful story."–The Evening Standard (London)"A work of exceptional quality . . . a passion and immediacy which make it compelling reading."–Max Hastings, author of Overlord: D-Day and the Battle for Normandy"A remarkable book, amazingly fresh, honest, and modest . . . utterly gripping; it is without question one of the best books I have read in the last few years."–Professor Richard Holmes, author of Redcoat: The British Soldier in the Age of Horse and Musket"Startlingly vivid recollections . . . this is air war at its most intense . . . his readers get a strong sense of immediacy."–The Spectator (London)"Geoffrey Wellum’s book is a wonderfully evocative find . . . a book for all ages and generations, a treasure."–Daily Express (London)
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780471426271 (047142627X)
Publish date: March 14th 2003
Publisher: Wiley
Pages no: 368
Edition language: English
This is a fantastic book. Wellum is a natural writer and draws you into his world with ease. What struck me most and has stayed with me since is the progression from a wide eyed eager school boy, to a burnt out, exhausted empty shell of a man. This change is so subtle and gradual, that when he reach...
This is a very compelling book. As the son of a Second World War veteran of the European phase of the war, in reading Mr. Wellum's account, I want to thank him for helping to make real in my mind, the stresses that war places on you. In particular, while reading the chapter in which Mr. Wellum descr...