Catching Up with the Past
Catching Up with the Past by Michael Windross, published by Olympia Publishers on November 30, 2023, is a 266-page memoir that chronicles the author’s life journey. Beginning in Cumberland during his childhood, the narrative transitions to London, where Windross reflects on his experiences as a chorister at St Paul’s Cathedral, including singing at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The account continues through significant locations such as Lancing College and Cambridge, ultimately leading to Antwerp, while interweaving echoes from the past.
Readers will find a rich exploration of family history as the narrative shifts to Dumfriesshire in the nineteenth century, retracing ancestral roots through written records and meaningful objects. The memoir also touches on pivotal moments in history, including Australia, Gallipoli, and the Anzio beachhead during World War II, as recounted through letters from the author’s father, Brian, to his wife, Doris. This edition invites those interested in biographies and memoirs to engage with a life well lived, offering a blend of personal reflection and historical context.
Official synopsis Publisher
Catching up with the Past is a fascinating account of Michael Windross’ life. From his early childhood in Cumberland, it moves to London – where, as a chorister at St Paul’s Cathedral, he also sang at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in the Abbey; then to Lancing College, to Cambridge, and crossing the North Sea, to Antwerp. Events follow in a linear progression – but with echoes from a distant past.
In part two, the reader is transported back to Dumfriesshire in the nineteenth century and taken on a journey that retraces the family past, not only through written records but also through objects which tell their own tale. The narrative follows the now familiar path, but then shifts to Australia, Gallipoli, and, in World War II, to the Anzio beachhead – as described by the author’s father Brian in letters written to Doris, his wife. The story comes full circle.
This is a life well lived. The book will appeal to those who share the writer’s love of the past, who have a strong sense of time and place – and are game for a bit of detective work!
FAQ
What is “Catching Up with the Past” about?
Who is the author of “Catching Up with the Past”?
When was “Catching Up with the Past” published?
What is the ISBN for “Catching Up with the Past”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
