Woodbine Willie : An Unsung Hero of World War One - Bob  Holman

Woodbine Willie

An Unsung Hero of World War One

By: Bob Holman

Paperback | 22 March 2013

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Woodbine Willie is the incredible bibliography of an unsung hero in World War One - Rev. Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy. The soldiers Chaplin on the infamously dangerous Western Front, Woodbine Willie volunteered his services as an Anglican Priest during the bloody battle. He cared for the wounded, ministered to the dying and rallied the down-hearted and spiritually bruised young men. He was even awarded a Military Cross for running into No Man's Land to help the wounded in the middle of a heavy battle. With countless stories to tell, this biography has collected the life of the courageous man through original interviews with people who knew and loved him. From his childhood and education, to the tranches, to helping war-torn Britain recover - this book offers more than a glimpse into a modern-day inspiration. About the Author Bob Holman, described by the Daily Telegraph as 'the good man of Glasgow', has made a mission of living alongside the disadvantaged of British society. An accomplished writer, who contributes regularly to the "Guardian", he is the author of several books, including "Keir Hardie" (Lion Books)
Industry Reviews
"Woodbine Willie was remarkable. After his years as an army chaplain, he campaigned against a social system that rewarded those returning from the trenches with poverty and indifference. No one is more equipped to recover the memory of this great and complex figure than Bob Holman." -- Richard Holloway, Former Bishop of Edinburgh
"This is a fascinating tale of an inspiring figure." -- Stephen Timms, MP for East Ham, London
"Timely and well researched... well written. If you like a good biography with the sniff of cordite, this is not to be missed." * Evangelicals Now *

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