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All In My Strides tells of John Gilmour's early days living in a group settlement in the South West of Western Australia, the struggle for survival during the Great Depression, enlistment n the Army as a fit young man, and his coming to terms with major damage to his eyesight through malnutrition in Changi goal. Worse was to come - nightmare years as a slave labourer in Japan. He was a 2/4th machine gunner. On his subsequent return to Japan as a world champion veteran athlete he received the respect of his rivals and honours from authorities. Richard Harris wrote John Gilmour's story as a message of hope to people of all ages everywhere - to have a vision, to keep going, and to take setbacks in one's stride. It is more than a book about running. It is about the strength of the human spirit when adversity is shared, the support provided by friends, how a little bit of hope will take you a long way and , of how small acts of kindness from strangers can be of value beyond measure. The author was born near Gateshead, England, and now lives in Western Australia. He was a journalist with various newspapers and coordinated public relations for a major government department for many years before retiring in 1998. John Gilmour's story is an inspiration to all. ISBN 0 85905 260 5 1999 New, Soft Cover, 140mm x 215mm, 216 pp, illustrated, 230grams, $22.00 + POST All Hesperian Press books are printed on quality paper and will not discolour with age. They are section sewn, the pages will not drop out and the binding will not crack. This book is made to last. |
