Hello Sunshine

About the Book

The Book, Hello Sunshine, is the life story of a London child who was still an infant when World War 11 began. It tells of his frightening experiences during that time, then, when Peace came it goes on to describe happier times living and growing up on the North East Kent coast. The story then moves through Chris’ life as a young waiter, a British soldier, serving in Germany and Malaya, a Merchant seaman then a London Fireman. It tells of the struggle make ends meet with a wife and two small children before making the decision to emigrate to Australia. Chris describes the wonderful life he has been able to lead in the Sunshine State of Queensland. There is something to laugh about on nearly every page despite getting the sad news of the death of his younger brother, David just after celebrating his young family’s first Christmas in Australia. Overall, the book has an optimistic sense about it which reflects Chris’s attitude to life and should encourage anybody thinking about starting a new life in a new country to have a go. After all, if Chris can do it, why can’t you?

About the Author

Born in London U.K. 12th October 1936 Blitz kid during World War 11. Lived in Westgate-on-Sea Kent for latter part of the war. Left school at 14 years old. Enlisted in the British Army at seventeen, served in Germany and Malaya. Joined the Merchant Navy in 1953. Married in 1958. Two children Paul and Sarah. London Fire Brigade 1957 to 1967. Emigrated to Queensland Australia 1967. Became a fireman and part time musician on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Shifted to Mt Isa in 1970. Worked as a Fire Officer, underground Shift Boss, Folk musician, song writer. Got divorced, met my future wife Robyn, began my own business as a music teacher and musician. Went cattle droving. Worked as a tourism officer for North West Queensland. Relocated to Brisbane, did some music teaching, played in folk music bands, formed my own jazz band, did some musical tours. Diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in 1999.