Reluctant Hero (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | John Hickman | knygos.lt

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An incredible true story from the Second World War by John Hickman.

Bill grows up in the slums of Notting Hill, London and leaves school at fourteen. Against all odds he becomes a pilot of Lancaster Bombers but rebels against the 'powers-that-be' when he realises they think he is expendable. Loss of life and planes is horrendous and to Bill's mind largely unnecessary. His attitude towards death in combat changes after he meets and marries John's mother to be, Alice.
Bill survives but is penalised by the establishment, dismissed without a commission or job. Even told he is unfit to fly.

Julia Beaven - Submissions Editor of Wakefield Press wrote,
"Congratulations, John, on publishing your book. Reluctant Hero is that rare creature, a book not afraid to be honest about war, but immensely readable and entertaining as well. I hope you sell many copies so others can share the story."

Part of a review posted by Lawrence B. Moniz (Larry Moniz):
For those looking for an exciting, thrill filled war story, this isn't the book. For those who want a window into history, Reluctant Hero fills the pardon the pun)bill.
Reluctant Hero clearly conveys the heartache, tumultuous emotion and inner seething rage fuelled by economic and societal frustration of a Brit thrust from boyhood to air combat veteran in just a few short years.