Description:Telling stories of growing up in postwar Britain, starting a new life in Canada, raising a family, working in a major corporation, experiencing an active retirement, and enjoying the pleasure of grandchildren, "Cuckoo s Nest" tells the life story of author Chris Chorlton.With a dash of humour, a touch of sadness, a pinch of whimsy, and a little dose of reality, Chorlton describes his escapades with doctors, his attempts to outfox squirrels, his experiment with hypnotism, and how he met his wife. His memoir also recalls his last day at the office, the challenges of carrying a piano down stairs, the memories of an emotional Remembrance Day ceremony, the illness of his newborn grandson, the loss of some schoolboy heroes and older friends, and his commitment to Rotary. Chorlton shares real stories of a real life. "Praise for Cuckoo s Nest Chris Chorlton puts a fresh face on old truths. He has a knack for placing the reader at the heart of his very charming personal stories which gently unfold to reveal the common bonds we all share. John Stewart, Mississauga NewsPlease read these tales told by my friend and former colleague Chris Chorlton. Like me, I believe you may recognize a little of yourself, you will have a good laugh and, yes, perhaps shed a tear. Sir Graham DayStories I can relate to. Cuckoo s nest brings people in everyday situations to life, with some surprises. Read it you ll enjoy it. Buy it you ll help The Rotary Foundation. Wilf Wilkinson C.M., President, Rotary International 2007-08 Chair, The Rotary Foundation 2012-13" All royalties from the sale of the book will be donated to The Rotary FoundationWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Cuckoo's Nest: Reminiscences, Reflections, and Ramblings of a Life-So Far. To get started finding Cuckoo's Nest: Reminiscences, Reflections, and Ramblings of a Life-So Far, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
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Cuckoo's Nest: Reminiscences, Reflections, and Ramblings of a Life-So Far
Description: Telling stories of growing up in postwar Britain, starting a new life in Canada, raising a family, working in a major corporation, experiencing an active retirement, and enjoying the pleasure of grandchildren, "Cuckoo s Nest" tells the life story of author Chris Chorlton.With a dash of humour, a touch of sadness, a pinch of whimsy, and a little dose of reality, Chorlton describes his escapades with doctors, his attempts to outfox squirrels, his experiment with hypnotism, and how he met his wife. His memoir also recalls his last day at the office, the challenges of carrying a piano down stairs, the memories of an emotional Remembrance Day ceremony, the illness of his newborn grandson, the loss of some schoolboy heroes and older friends, and his commitment to Rotary. Chorlton shares real stories of a real life. "Praise for Cuckoo s Nest Chris Chorlton puts a fresh face on old truths. He has a knack for placing the reader at the heart of his very charming personal stories which gently unfold to reveal the common bonds we all share. John Stewart, Mississauga NewsPlease read these tales told by my friend and former colleague Chris Chorlton. Like me, I believe you may recognize a little of yourself, you will have a good laugh and, yes, perhaps shed a tear. Sir Graham DayStories I can relate to. Cuckoo s nest brings people in everyday situations to life, with some surprises. Read it you ll enjoy it. Buy it you ll help The Rotary Foundation. Wilf Wilkinson C.M., President, Rotary International 2007-08 Chair, The Rotary Foundation 2012-13" All royalties from the sale of the book will be donated to The Rotary FoundationWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Cuckoo's Nest: Reminiscences, Reflections, and Ramblings of a Life-So Far. To get started finding Cuckoo's Nest: Reminiscences, Reflections, and Ramblings of a Life-So Far, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.