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Journey of a Lifetime

R350.00

NIGEL PEDDIE describes himself as a rolling stone that gathered little moss but much experience and satisfaction. This book gives an insight into the thoughts, aspirations, disappointments, triumphs and personality of a determined introvert against the background of a changing South Africa. It also shares Nigel’s many adventures at sea and what it’s like to serve in the navy.

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Journey of a Lifetime covers the first fifty years of the author’s life. It is a story of perseverance and adventure. Nigel relates how he grew up in a dysfunctional family and adjusted to an education that demanded flexibility of mind and determination. The South Africa he knew and the wider world of his childhood and youth have passed into history and much of his everyday experiences might seem foreign to younger generations. Traumatic events were endured with fortitude, and, from an early age, he learned to take responsibility for his own future. Despite having been largely overlooked in high school, he was accepted for training as an officer in the Royal Navy and subsequently, the South African Navy.

The book gives an insight into the thoughts, aspirations, disappointments, triumphs and personality of a determined introvert against the background of a changing South Africa. It also shares Nigel’s many adventures at sea and what it’s like to serve in the navy.

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Weight 720.8 g
Dimensions 22.8 × 15.2 × 3 cm
Cover:

Softcover
Published By:

Yes!Press

Author

Nigel Peddie describes himself as a rolling stone that gathered little moss but much experience and satisfaction. His first career was as a junior officer. He reluctantly left the Service at the end of 1963. For the next fi fteen years he forged a commercial career which included selling, training, line management and shop keeping. In 1979 he rejoined the South African Navy permanent force. In 1986 he was given sea command and ultimately served as the Executive Officer and head of training at the South African Naval College. Since retiring from the Service in 1992, he and his second wife, Mary, have been farming with live stock in the Karoo. His many interests include photography, mountaineering and horses. Nigel has a daughter, Anne, and a son, David, both by his first wife, Jennifer.

Reviews

  1. Capt Glen Knox (ret) –

    Aug 23:
    A brilliant read.

  2. Di Turner –

    18 Sep 23:
    I could not put it down.

  3. Capt Chris Manig (ret) –

    11 Oct 23:
    I can honestly say that yours is one of no more than 10 books I have properly read in my life… Congrats on writing an excellent book based on a most interesting and varied career.

  4. R Adm (JG) Arne Soderland (ret): –

    18 Nov 23:
    BZ (well done) on a wonderful book. You should write
    more. Your writing style is also easy to follow, very important as it helps hold attention.

  5. WO1 (SAN) RM (ret): –

    An absorbing book containing many lessons in perseverance and
    leadership.

  6. BB (entrepreneur): –

    A well written and frank account of an interesting life in historical times.

  7. BD (electronics engineer): –

    Apart from being an interesting and an easy, readable story, the book gives a revealing glimpse into South African post-war social history.

  8. DG (psychologist): –

    I enjoyed every word.

  9. JDVM (BSc (hons) experimental farm manager): –

    Journey of a Lifetime is the first book that I have read cover to cover for some years now. I found the story riveting.
    The story of one man’s endeavour to find his own place in the sun. The story of a willingness to keep learning and move forward even in times of adversity, and to appreciate the good moments in life and the people who are part of them.  The writing style is magical, straightforward, honest, and filled with humour around every corner. This gave me the feeling that I was listening to the authors story being told to me by the man himself. This made for a wonderful read always urging me to turn the
    page.
    I thoroughly enjoyed the accurate accounts of the history of the time, lending depth to the story. Although not a naval person myself, I found the naval background upon which the story unfolds extremely interesting. This book is highly recommended. for anyone who just wants a really good read!
    Congratulations to the first-time author for a job well done!

  10. LvW (Restaurateur): –

    An interesting and absorbing story. Once I started reading, I could not put it down.

  11. CL-G (PhD): –

    I really like the book. Once I started reading, I was hooked and could not put it down.

  12. EJ (entrepreneur): –

    Once I started reading, I had to continue to the end. The story is fascinating, taking me back to my national service in the South African Navy and the interesting years that followed. The story is sensitively and well told. I found it a very enjoyable read.

  13. Cdr MB, (historian): –

    Very many congratulations. A valuable work on aspects of SA Naval history.

  14. Capt (SAN) GK (ret): –

    A brilliant read.

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Journey of a Lifetime

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