Publications
My Life Story: The Real Life Of Brian , by Brian Winstanley, published 28 July 2016 (229 pp., Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie, ISBN-10: 1784650854 & ISBN-13: 9781784650858) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries
Abstract:This delightful story of a lad growing up will ring a bell with many readers. Told just how it was in days gone by, before the advent of health and safety and human rights do-gooders, and when a clip round the ear did no harm but teach a bit of respect for their elders. Born in Portslade, Brighton, in the 1940s, and brought up by his father after his mother died when he was three, Brian and his three brothers had a tough life ahead of them. He recalls all the escapades with his friends, and the many trips to the local hospitals to repair the injuries caused by his mishaps became a regular occurrence. A very touching story, lovingly told and sad in places but despite the author's many disabilities gathered over the years, he refused to give up or blame anyone else. You will certainly have shed a tear or two by the time you reach the last page.