More A Way Of Life

Mike Southwell spent eight years writing his life story for his friends and family after he realised how much he had neglected to ask his own mum and dad about their lives. His book was to be his family's heritage but today we see that it is much more than that. It provides a social history, tales of crime and camaraderie, and advice on how to survive the worst and best moments in life. Mike started his working life as a hairdresser but, as a married man and father of two girls, he took the bold decision at the age of twenty-seven to join the Police Service. By the time he retired, he was a Chief Superintendent and had worked in CID and Special Branch. He now gives talks on his police exploits. Some of his tales are gruesome and others very funny but, like his book, always entertaining. Mike is a natural story teller with a style that is uncomplicated and open. His stories are well told, easy to read and like any good book, time passes quickly when absorbed in it. His alternating chapters between professional and personal life work well and the personal aspects of his life give a real insight into the man. His integrity, determination and sense of humour run through the book but more than that, he is not afraid to share his innermost feelings and emotions and this lifts the book to a higher level and reveals Mike's true humanity. Mike's book provides a social history, tales of crime and camaraderie, and advice on how to survive the worst and best moments in life. He is a natural story teller with a style that is uncomplicated and open, and the personal aspects of his life give a real insight into the man. His integrity, determination and sense of humour run through the book but more than that, he is not afraid to share his innermost feelings and emotions and this lifts the book to a higher level and reveals Mike's true humanity. Richard Dunn, Author. All the public have to do is make a phone call to send the police into an unknown and possibly dangerous situation. Everyone should have this book in their home. Alice Wilkins, Friend. Mike's vivid account of his life captures the sense of period around his younger days and describes his later experiences with close attention to detail, great enthusiasm and the inevitable doses of good humour for which he is renowned. His devotion to his family emerges as the backbone to a life very much well-lived and with an evident commitment to what is right and honourable. Larry Bartel, Headmaster, St Edward's School.

• | Author: Mike Southwell
• | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• | Publication Date: Aug 04, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 382 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 152381229X
• | ISBN-13: 9781523812295