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THE BOOK

This is my first book. It is a memoir of my life and times, but it is also more than that, in it I make observations about the world around me and the apparent craziness of it all. A particular theme is the importance we all seem to attach to ourselves and the problems that this generates for us and those around us. This can be summarised by considering the part the ego plays in conflicts between individuals, religions and nations. "No self no problem".

The Reluctant Doctor and More Important Stuff.

ISBN 780-9932-6057-5

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Crispin Swinhoe

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Crispin Swinhoe was born in 1956 in Weymouth, Dorset, was brought up in South London and boarding school in the Midlands. After spending 36 years as a doctor in the Royal Navy and NHS he retired in 2015.

 

He has enjoyed a varied, interesting and arguably unorthodox life. Well-travelled and well-read he has developed a cosmopolitan view of life based on his many experiences.

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He has lived in Yorkshire for 25 years, the past 11 of these in Barnsley with his wife. Crispin has four children and a step-daughter

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Buying the book.
 
I will hold a stock of books myself from 19th July 2016, which will be available for sale as signed copies. I will be holding book signings at various locations in Barnsley - see news and events. The price is £8.99.
 
For the New Year 2017 I am discounting  to £8.50 from the website including postage and packing and £11.00 for anywhere overseas.
My book has been enjoyed by many and I want others to read it too.
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Payment can be made by PayPal - using the links below. Or contact me and arrange to send a cheque or do a BACS. See contact page for details.
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If using PayPal ensure your address is available, or e-mail it to me separately, and give any special instructions for the dedication.
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The book will be for sale at the Barnsley Chronicle Bookshop and via other retailers very soon.
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Below are some photos of a couple of bicycles and motorbikes I mention in the book. You will learn that they have been an important part of my life over the years.

Casati circa 2016

Daccordi circa 1991

BMW R1200R circa 2014

Yamaha YR5 350cc circa 1970

The background is a view from a great cycling road in Yorkshire

Chapters

 

  1. Introduction

  2. The Early Years

  3. Boarding

  4. Formative Years

  5. Student Life

  6. Alcohol

  7. Her Majesty’s Royal Navy

  8. Green Beret

  9. WAGS

  10. All at Sea

  11. 22nd Special Air Service

  12. The Grimy North

  13. Cars, Motorbikes and Bicycles

  14. Sport

  15. Religion

  16. Retirement and Beyond

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