Surviving by Magic: The Remarkable Story of Fergus Anckorn, Magician and Survivor of the Thai-Burma Death Railway: 1 - Softcover

Parkin, Monty

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1871525160 ISBN 13: 9781871525168

Verlag: A.M. Parkin, 2009

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Extracts from whole page review: Monty Parkin is a well known artist and Kent historian who records for posterity the lives of some interesting folk. In this case it is Gunner Anckorn FG. The bulk of the book covers Fergus Anckorn's time as a POW but it is book-ended by Fergus's early life and his life to date. The book finishes with Fergus saying 'so I was lucky, I survived. I had a life and they didn't. Another thing people often say, because of my various escapes, is 'God was looking after you'. I say 'Well he didn't do much for my mates'.'........ There are some very funny anecdotes throughout the book .......Throughout his life many people, including Jo Brand the comedienne, have been put in their place by Fergus Anckorn! It is easy to see why when you have read Surviving By Magic. --Journal of the Royal Artillery by Colonel NT Jefferson

No man has a story to tell more dramatic, more riveting or more inspiring than Fergus Anckorn, (etc)........ --Bromley Times

Fergus Anckorn and elements of his remarkable story combines harrowing experiences with humour....... An enjoyable and interesting read. Jonathon Moffatt. --Fepow Website

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The remarkable story of Fergus Anckorn, magician and survivor of the Thai-Burma 'Death Railway'. Fergus survived the Alexandra Hospital massacre and helped build 'The Bridge on the River Kwai'. He used his magician's skills to survive as a prisoner. He has been interviewed on BBC Radio 4, BBC Television and BBC World News. He still gives magic shows at the age of 93 and is the oldest member of the Magic Circle.

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• Verlag: A.M. Parkin
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1871525160
• ISBN 13: 9781871525168
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Auflage: 3
• Anzahl der Seiten: 109