Synopsis
This book
relates the true and moving account of Alan Nixon’s journey to
Singapore
in 1942 and his life as a medic in Chungkai Japanese POW camp,
Thailand
. Based on a diary he hid
from his captors, and contributions from fellow FEPOWs, the factors that
threatened his survival are explored and described.
These include disease, diet, physical threats from the Japanese,
positive and negative psychological influences, and the lighter,
life-enriching aspects of being a Japanese POW.
Co-authored by two of his children, Alan’s life story following
his release, including the after-effects of his ordeal, is also
included. A major factor he
attributed to his survival was the good upbringing he had in Hemsworth,
West Yorkshire
, and in particular the role his mother, Gertrude, played. This book is
testimony to the often unrecognised heroism that extends beyond the
immediacy of war. Part of the
profits of this book will go to the FEPOW museum at the National War
Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire [142 pages, 40 images in B&W and
colour]. Laminated cover
ISBN 1897666896
Published by A. Lane Publishing. Price £12.00
(plus £1.50 postage
UK
, £3.65 overseas). Orders (cheques
or international money orders to ‘B Smith please) to Barbara Smith 5
Park Avenue, Brierley,
Barnsley
,
S72 9EQ
.
Enquiries:
E-mail john.nixon15@btinternet.com or basmithba@aol.com
The book is also available from the
internet at Amazon.co.uk
