The Accidental Screw by John Nixon
In a departure from his usual genre of aviation history, the author has produced a whistlestop narrative of a life less ordinary. Encompassing a rural upbringing experienced amongst a largely now-vanished way of life, his chaotic and carefree adolescence and over three decades in Her Majesty's Prison Service.
The graphic at times perhaps controversial, but in being completely honest about his personal experiences both in the Service and his private life John has given us a snapshot of not only Furness industries long vanished but also of an undervalued and at times almost invisible Prison Service.
What makes this book so engaging is the self-deprecating and humorous manner in which his story is presented, a must-read for those curious for a glimpse into the prison system and of interest to anyone who remembers the old industries of the Furness area.
John Nixon attended High Newton Primary School in Ulverston, South Lakes, where he was born in 1953. After graduating from Cartmel Church of England School in 1968, he worked in a variety of jobs before joining Her Majesty's Prison Service in 1974. He is currently retired and works as a freelance writer after 32 years of service. John is also the author of 'Wings over Sands,' a history of RAF Cark and RAF Grange-over-Sands, and 'Warbirds of Walney,' a history of RAF Walney Airfield,' which was nominated for the Lakeland Book of the Year in 2014.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781913898397 |
| ISBN 10 | 1913898393 |
| Title | The Accidental Screw |
| Author | John Nixon |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Nixon |
| Year published | 2022-10-20 |
| Number of pages | 184 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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