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Congratulations Howard!
'Cast in Paradise' transported me through a journey in both time and
place;the place of my birth and of my youth. Indeed, as an ex-'Witton
Parker',so many memories and locations were vividly recalled.Not only
was 'memory lane' completely absorbing, but also the unfolding story,
which was so poignantly woven into the general fabric - it must have
been a 'page turner' for many , including myself.
Being highly comparable with publications such as 'Angela's Ashes' and
the 'Billy Elliot' story, here is very commendable film material, especially
if developed up to the 1950s.
Do put pen to paper again and produce the sequel that is surely so much
demanded by a wider readership than those involved.
 Friday, September 02, 2005 at 02:14 Host: 217-72-182-52.pool.access.hc.th.virtelco.com |
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Just got home from
holiday in Creta ,I took Cast in Paradise with me it made my holiday,
what a great read let have more Howard.
Friday, August 19, 2005 at 02:44 Host: user-1608.lns3-c8.dsl.pol.co.uk |
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It is a good read,
but I am probably a bit bias being your cousin and being bred and brought
up in Witton Park. Why one or two technical things I could harp on about,
but that is because I have been involved in the history of the village
probably more than most. If your name had been Catherine Cookson it
would of been a best seller, but this is a lot more than a Cookson novel
it is based on actual facts, people and events!!! Congratulations Howard
on a good and easy read.
Monday, August 15, 2005 at 18:18 Host: 217-72-173-187.pool.access.hc.th.virtelco.com |
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It was excellent. You
did a wonderful job linking fact and fiction. The story was superb and
I couldn't put it down. I felt I was walking the streets again and really
felt part of the history of it all. I loved reading about the S &
D Railway and the Iron Works especially as my ancestors worked there.
Reading about the Co-op movement brought back memories of going into
the Co-op when it was at the bottom of High Thompson Street and all
the different churches and pubs. I clearly remember the Baptist church
at the top of Low Thompson Street and going to the Band of Hope. Then
there was the Welsh Harp.
You have done it, and produced an excellent account of the life of the
village.
Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at 11:46 Host: 217-72-173-142.pool.access.hc.th.virtelco.com |
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Great book! You told
a most enjoyable, human story of decent families, pioneers, who kept
up their wonderful cultural traditions, who were politically aware,
as well as bright and ambitious. I just never thought to read about
Witton Park in the context of Irish Home Rule, Fenianism, Dissenters,
child labour, library societies, the Co-op movement, benevolent industrialists.
The heroic, dedicated, state-of-the-art village doctors, glorious Weardale,
the Stockton-Darlington Railway, the Bishop Auckland connection, Durham
City - all an important part of the picture. I could always sense the
Welsh and Irish dialects in your dialogues. Fantastic work!
Saturday, May 07, 2005 at 03:15 Host: 217-72-173-152.pool.access.hc.th.virtelco.com |
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Having at last finished
reading "Cast in Paradise" I have to mail you to say
that I found it extremely fascinating.
Wednesday, May 04, 2005 at 02:49 Host: 217-72-173-129.pool.access.hc.th.virtelco.com |
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I have just finished
reading your book and thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you for a good read.
Wednesday, May 04, 2005 at 02:46 Host: 217-72-173-129.pool.access.hc.th.virtelco.com |
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If I wasn't a descendant
already, would fight to have a heritage like that
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