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My Escape from Barbados
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In My Escape from Barbados embark on an extraordinary journey with ‘the spiral of life', a riveting tale of a life lived beyond boundaries. From the idyllic shores of Barbados to the far corners of the world, this captivating narrative weaves love, adventure, and wisdom into a rich tapestry of experiences. Through the eyes of Ansley, follow the path less travelled, where decisions carve a bittersweet existence, and life's equalizing force becomes the ultimate teacher. Discover a unique story told through love, poems, songs, and unforgettable moments - a life, an adventure, and the unwavering strength to endure, even when trapped in darkness without a flicker of light to be seen.
ISBN : 978-1-80439-789-3
Scheduled: 12/02/2026
Pages : 348
Size : 205x140
Imprint : Olympia Publishers
Ted Pollard
Born in Bridgeton, Barbados, on 10th November 1941 into a mixed-race family, Ted Pollard was known as Ansley Cecil until December 1961, when he left Barbados for England.
As a young child, he had to put up with poor health, with both asthma and hay fever. On top of which he had a stutter so bad that a doctor even considered surgery to "untie his tongue" (luckily, his grandmother refused the offer). Together, this seemed to make him a target for teasing and bullying. So, even at a very young age, he started exercising his tongue by curling it to the roof of his mouth. He stretched it daily, also pushing his jaw forwards, that did the trick.
He and his brother were both keen on sports which led to him starting a lifelong involvement in the art of training. This included all forms of fitness training, and led to a lifelong devotion to fitness and comprehensive flexibility movements. Who in those early days would have even guessed that Ted would become involved in wrestling, Mr Universe, international stage shows and golf; a specialist all-round individual trainer, even playing the part of Bruce Lee on stage.
