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Captain Tom's Life Lessons
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A reminder, whenever times are hard, that tomorrow will be a good day, from the nation's most loved fundraiser 'One small soul like me won't make much difference' Captain Sir Tom Moore If Captain Tom's big heart and generosity of spirit helped see us through difficult days, this was his parting gift. Full of the wit, warmth and wisdom that made him so special, his reflections and guiding principles form a long life, well lived; Life Lessons will be a source of reassurance, hope, and encouragement for generations to come. And a reminder, whenever times are hard, that tomorrow will be a good day.
Author Biography
Captain Tom Moore was born in Yorkshire in 1920. With the outbreak of World War Two he enlisted in the British Army and served throughout the war. He held two Guinness World Records, for the largest sum ever raised by an individual charity walk, and for being the oldest person ever to have a number one hit single. He lived with his family in Bedfordshire. He set up the Captain Tom Foundation to help people help other people. @captaintommoore
ReviewsThe wit and wisdom of a national hero * Daily Mirror * Full of the infectious energy that inspired the nation * Daily Mirror * A dose of wisdom from a British hero . . . A paean to the power of positive thinking * Daily Telegraph * Charmingly delivers his words of wisdom * i * Gives us a chance to spend a bit longer in his company, to enjoy his wry humour again and to understand how his apparently ordinary life equipped him for his final extraordinary year * Telegraph * So full of warmth and wisdom that it'll make your heart feel lighter by the end * Culturefly * Reads like a self-help book written by a kindly grandfather for his grandchildren: it urges you to dress properly, eat a good breakfast, be nice to others, and not to worry about the rest of it * Daily Telegraph * After the difficult and lonely time we've all shared, it's above all a reminder to keep looking for the joy, every single day * This England * A collection of anecdotes and wisdom from the inspirational war veteran * Sunday Times * Captain Sir Tom's memoir-cum-self-help manual is brimful of illuminating reminiscence and good humour. It brings home what a truly remarkable man he was * Daily Telegraph * This small book punches above its weight with words of wisdom from national treasure Sir Tom * Sunday Express * Inspirational * Choice Magazine *
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