- 2011
- year of publication
- 448
- pages
- English (United Kingdom)
- language
- Softcover
- cover
- Publisher
- Penguin
- ISBN-13
- 978-01-4102-672-5
- EAN
- 9780141026725
- Publication date
- 2011-03-17
- Book
- Road to the Dales · 3 editions
Known for his anecdotes about others, Gervase Phinn finally reveals his own story in this long-awaited autobiography. Gervase tells of a life full of happiness, conversation, music and books shared with his three siblings, mother and father. This book is a snapshot of growing up in Yorkshire in the 1950s - reminisce with Gervase, and share in his personal journey - of school days and holidays as well as his tentative steps into the adult world. Devour numerous uproarious stories including the incident involving a broken greenhouse, crashing his brother's newly restored bike as well as secrets about his first dates, adventures at summer camp, family trips to Blackpool and many other captivating tales. With a wicked ear for the comical, and a sharp eye for detail, this beautifully written book visits poignant moments, significant events and precious memories from a boy called Gervase.


