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A message of resilience and optimism, when we have needed it most. This is the book of hope for Christmas. A book about adventure, family, hope and what we can achieve when we work together. If ever there was a keepsake to remind us of the kindness and courage of these unprecedented times, this is it. From his beginnings in Yorkshire in 1920 through to his incredible fund-raising campaign for the NHS (with some wild adventures along the way!), this is the story of Captain Sir Tom's amazing life, beautifully illustrated by Adam Larkum.
Introduces Captain Tom, the veteran who raised over thirty million for the United Kingdom's National Health Service during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
Embark on an enchanting journey into our country's past hundred years through the remarkable life of Captain Sir Tom Moore THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'A wonderful life story with lessons for us all . . . beautifully written' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Gloriously enthralling' DAILY MAIL __________ Captain Sir Tom Moore's story is all our stories . . . Born at the tail end of the Spanish flu epidemic, Tom Moore was raised in the Yorkshire Dales by a loving family that had not escaped tragedy. Yet when the clouds of war threatened, Tom raised his hand and joined up to fight. The Second World War took him to the Far East, where his can-do spirit was forged. Whether fighting for his life in Burma or...
Originally published in 1925, this book contains the edited diary of Tom Moore, the Irish songwriter and close friend of Lord Byron. Priestley's selection of Moore's diary entries focuses mostly on Moore's golden period prior to his decline into ill health and personal tragedy. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Irish poetry or eighteenth- and nineteenth-century British artistic history.
The story of the man who captured the heart of a nation in its darkest days, Captain Sir Tom Moore. This fully illustrated book is about life's ups and downs, about family, about never giving up, and about what we can achieve when we work together. This is an inspirational picture book, published in support of the creation of the Captain Tom Foundation, which tells the incredible story of the man who walked 100 laps of his garden and captured the heart of a nation. Fully illustrated for younger readers, and following the key moments from Captain Tom's incredible life, the book shows what is possible when we come together and never, ever give up. A book to encourage you with Captain Tom's inspirational words on the highs and lows that life has in store for us all. "A wonderful book, fit for a hero of the people" - Michael Morpurgo
Start your year with the uplifting and heartwarming life lessons from a truly inspirational man, Captain Sir Tom Moore 'Full of the infectious energy that inspired the nation' Daily Mirror 'A dose of wisdom from a British hero . . . A paean to the power of positive thinking' Daily Telegraph ________ 'One small soul like me won't make much difference' Captain Tom If Captain Tom's big heart and generosity of spirit helped see us through difficult days, this was his parting gift. In Life Lessons, Captain Tom has shared all that he learned from living a full and vibrant life. With cherished anecdotes and his signature humour, these heartening life stories will teach you how to: · Be comfortable...
Captain Tom Moore: explorer, WWII veteran, the nation's hero. Read all about the life of Captain Tom Moore who went above and beyond for his country and the NHS. From his early life in Keighley, to the fundraiser walk for the NHS Charities that inspired generations, celebrate the life of a hero. A Life Story: This gripping series throws the reader directly into the lives of modern society's most influential figures. With striking black-and-white illustration along with timelines and never-heard-before facts. Also in the series: Katherine Johnson: A Life Story Stephen Hawking: A Life Story Alan Turing: A Life Story Rosalind Franklin: A Life Story Serena Williams: A Life Story
"For all those finding it difficult: the sun will shine on you again and the clouds will go away. Remember that tomorrow will be a good day." Captain Sir Tom Moore captured the hearts of a nation, as he walked 100 laps of his garden to raise money for the NHS. Captain Sir Tom wished to celebrate many other inspirational stories from this uncertain time, and with his blessing, these one hundred stories make a book of hope for the future. This is a book of gratitude for his inspiration, and a celebration of incredible everyday heroes from across the UK. These beautifully illustrated true stories of everyday heroes across the nation is introduced by Captain Sir Tom Moore's daughter, Hannah Ingr...
Captain Sir Thomas Moore was a war veteran just like any other British military man. Having served in the military during the Second World War, in India, and in the Burma campaign, he was living a quiet life in a village called Marston Moretaine in Bedfordshire with his younger daughter Hannah, and her small family. Captain Tom, a moniker he earned in the twilight days of his life for the unprecedented service he did to humanity during a time when the world was in dire need of it. The year 2020 was calamitous in more ways than one for the entire world. A single-celled microorganism had laid siege on the world, leaving the masses defenseless and vulnerable. Millions have died so far and thoug...
The 100-year-old ex-military man Captain Tom Moore’s last days is straight out of a fiction book. Fondly remembered as Captain Tom Moore, the charming centenarian helped raise a whopping 33 million pounds by taking 100 rounds in his garden. In the year 2020, when the coronavirus had laid siege on the world, and everyone’s life was upended in some way or the other, one man chose to be grateful and help others. Captain Moore became a beacon of light, hope, and positivity. His vision to help the NHS by his fundraising campaign was widely accepted and supported. People all over the world contributed heavily and his initial goal of 1000 pounds was pulverized within just a few days of starting...