Character Is Destiny
Character Is Destiny by Pat Hews, published by Pen Press in 2005, is a biography that delves into the complexities of growing up, the nature of faith, and the impacts of war. Spanning from 1899 to 1988, the narrative unfolds against diverse backdrops such as Constantinople, Beirut, and Brighton, chronicling the life of Dick Cooper, the author’s father. This portrayal captures Dick as both a hero and an anti-hero, showcasing his rebellious spirit, sensitivity, and compassion for others.
Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of characters that shape Dick’s journey, including Lucy, his Moroccan nursemaid who serves as a maternal figure, and Arthur, his increasingly embittered father. The narrative also introduces Maresca, a dubious Legionnaire, and Laure, a prostitute whom Dick chooses to take to the opera rather than to bed, alongside Doris, his shy yet witty wife. This edition, comprising 252 pages, offers a detailed exploration of personal and historical themes, inviting readers to reflect on the intricacies of character and destiny.
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?Character is Destiny? explores the pains of growing up and loss, the nature of faith, and the horror and pity of war.Set between 1899 and 1988 against backdrops as diverse as Constantinople, Beirut and Brighton, it recounts the turbulent life of Dick Cooper, the author?s father. Dick is both hero and anti-hero: rebellious, sensitive, naive, feisty, and compassionate with a real sympathy for others.We are introduced to Lucy, Dick?s beautiful Moroccan nursemaid, who becomes a substitute mother figure and guardian angel; Arthur, his increasingly callous and embittered father; Maresca, the unscrupulous Legionnaire; the prostitute Laure, whom he takes to the opera instead of to bed, and the shy but witty Doris, who becomes his wife.
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