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John, Southport, Eighty Years and Me
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Spanning the battlefields of war-torn Europe and the quiet streets of modern-day Southport, this powerful and deeply moving story weaves together the past and present in a tale of love, loss, resilience, and rediscovery.
At its heart is John, a young soldier whose life—and death—during the Second World War leaves an enduring mark on the Keighley family. Decades later, long-hidden connections emerge, linking generations across countries and cultures, revealing a legacy far richer than memory alone. As the family uncovers truths once buried by time, they are drawn together in unexpected ways, finding healing in shared history.
Set against the backdrop of global conflict, personal grief, and the challenges of the modern world, this story reflects on the enduring strength of family bonds and the courage required to face both the past and the future.
ISBN : 978-1-80603-705-6
Scheduled: 10/09/2026
Pages : 186
Size : 205x140
Imprint : Olympia Publishers
Liz Browne
Dr Liz Browne is an Emeritus Professor of Education at Oxford Brookes University. Following a long career in education working in schools, colleges, universities and with government, she is now spending her time researching the past and critiquing the present. She splits her time between Oxford and London, where her four grandchildren live, and can often be found researching in the National Archives at Kew. She is an avid tennis player, walker, and reader.
