Letters to my children - Volume I

.. . Everyone hopes to write their memoirs and leave an honest biographical account of events that shaped their life for both family and posterity but not everyone fulfils this dream ... In this candid documentary journal the author takes the opportunity to revisit life experiences and does so with intent ... 'Every man and woman has a unique story to tell and in these - Letters to my children' - I have tried to record crucial moments from my personal history' ... The author unveils his stories deftly and defiantly believing providence, grace and certainty have underpinned his life journey and anything he has achieved ... 'No one's story is insignificant however ordinary or interesting they believe it to be' ... Stephen has previously forged a keen reputation as a poet under the alias 'edenbray' but in this self-styled and revealing autobiography he follows the example of a literary giant and personal hero, Ernest Hemmingway, to tell his immersive and intriguing tale of search and discovery that emerges a real life, contemporary 'Siddartha' - for those familiar with a novel that proved to be a significant signpost for a generation seeking a way out of conformity during the 1960's ... In his first completed book title he reveals events that helped form his convictions and developed a broad understanding of spiritual faith ... This collection of letters, originally composed for his four children, a selection of related poems and some original essays together provide a unique anthology describing the beginning of a journey which became a pilgrimage that continues unabashed and unabated until today .. .