Dick Mawson's Memoirs: The Gods Who Fell From the Sky

A remarkable true story of one man's incredible life, against all odds. View this email in your browser A soul that is afraid of dying has never learned to live…   This is a true story about a boy who loses the use of both legs.   An adventurer who conquered speed.   His name is Dick Mawson.   A Chronology of Dick's early life… A plane crash, lost in the African jungle, aged four - to the natives who found them they were "Gods who had fallen from the sky" The loss of his right leg in a farm accident aged eleven. A powerboat champion aged twelve. An international champion representing his country aged thirteen. A hundred mile per hour accident in a F1 hydroplane resulting in damage to his left leg and face, after winning the international gold cup regatta for his country at Victoria Falls, aged sixteen. His mother and doctor convince him to change his chosen sport as any further damage to either leg could result in him being wheelchair bound for life…"Tiddlywinks" being the suggestion from his mother. Undeterred this tenacious young sixteen-year-old takes up motor racing.  …and that's just the start of his astounding life.   You can view the full press release here.   "The path I have followed down life's road has always been mine, and mine alone to walk, others have walked with me, but no one has walked it for me." D. Mawson   Share Tweet Forward Dick Mawson was born on 18 February 1942 in Maghull, England, a stone's throw from Aintree, home of the Grand National as well as the British Grand Prix in the 1950s. Being born so close to a famous Grand Prix circuit and coming into the world during the darkest days of a World War – prefigured the risks and adventures that have characterised his life. Mawson has been involved in racing on land and water. He lost a limb, sustained multiple injuries along the way, looked death in the face and against all odds has survived. He continues to build and drive race cars whilst enjoying the company of his four young granddaughters. Mawson has thoroughly enjoyed his life so far and that is why he decided to share it with others in this book 'The Gods Who Fell From The Sky'. Dick Mawson has broken through the boundaries of the norm and has lived life his way, and on his terms. Please contact Kris Barnes if you would like a copy of 'The Gods Who Fell From the Sky' to read: to review; to feature on your blog/website; to interview Dick; or if you'd like him to write you a blog post or article. Facebook Twitter Website Email Instagram Tumblr Google Plus Pinterest Copyright © 2014 Authoramp, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email as a trusted contact in the world of book blogging and reviewing Our mailing address is: Authoramp 23 New Mount Street Manchester, Greater Manchester M4 4DE United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

AuthorAmp Portfolio - September

This is our September Book Portfolio. We are looking to send copies of the following books to people in exchange for reviews, features, interviews and guest blogging opportunities... View this email in your browser September Book Portfolio... If you would like to read any of these books to review or feature; interview the author; or offer guest blogging opportunities... please let us know! Here are a selection of the books we are currently promoting... Please email Kris Barnes If you would like to: Read and review any of the books below; Feature any of the books on your blog; Interview any of the authors; Offer any of the authors a guest blog post. Crime: From Urbane Publications comes this Classic Crime Novel 'Blood of the Rose'. This novel by Kevin Murray exposes the troubled relationship between Police & Press. Send me a copy!   Women's Fiction / Family: 'Slippers in the Oven' by Roberta Aarons is a heart-warming tale of two sisters' journey towards reconciliation and forgiveness. From the author of the acclaimed 'My Grandfather's False Teeth'. Send me a copy!   Thriller / Crime: Stalking Aidan by Jean Shorney Someone wants his head. All he wants is to see his son again. Irish-born Aidan McRaney has just been released from prison. He served almost eight years for his part in the shooting of gang boss Frankie Lamond's would-be assassin Brian Fitzwalter, while he was working as Lamond's minder. Send me a copy! Memoir: Written by British Dominatrix, Adrianna Taylor, 'The Story of Control' will stimulate the reader's most private inner fantasies as it reveals the secret, steamy world of BDSM. A must read for everyone who wants to expand their horizons. Send Me a Copy... Non-fiction / Religion: The story of The Talmud(Bloomsbury) the story of a remarkable piece of world literature and a thrilling insight into the Jewish psyche. It offers a devastating account of the history of the Jewish people. In The Talmud, authoritative Jewish scholar Harry Freedman recounts the engrossing story of the ancient scripture, which contains over a million words in thirty five volumes. Send Me a Copy... Non-Fiction/Self-Help: In his book from Pine Tribe, Happy Lemons – How Happiness Breeds Success, Thomas Flindt takes us on an interesting journey examining the roots of laughter and tracing its development over time, as well as diving into its various purposes, and its benefits at work. Send me a copy! Comedy / Satire: From debut author Hayden Bradford comes a rip-roaring, satirical yarn. Travesty is an unashamedly hilarious tale of a bloke so hard done by in his life he could only have been born from the imagination of another bloke. Send me a copy!   Literary Fiction: The Unspeakable by Peter Anderson is a hard-hitting piece of fiction set in apartheid-era South Africa. Powerful and provocative, brilliantly written, The Unspeakable is as unforgettable as it is unsettling. The Unspeakable is being published on September 21st 2014 by CR Press Send Me an Advance Copy... Fantasy: Sacred Wind is a comedy / fantasy / sci-fi book written by Andy Coffey. It's mad, crazy, hilarious and a jolly good read... give it a try!! Welcome to the world of Sacred Wind, a tale set in an alternative reality, featuring conscious curries, head banging sheep, telepathic cats, magic cheese, an evil Baron, some very sexy faeries, and a Welsh Viking Flatulence Rock band…. Send Me a Copy... Poetry: A Transgender coming-out story told in visual poetry. 'Dirty Beautiful Words' is a debut collection of poems by New York based transgender writer/performerBrooklyn Brayl. Send Me a Copy... Memoir: A soul that is afraid of dying has never learned to live … This is the precept by which Dick Mawson has lived his adventurous life. He was born in England during the Second World War. With his parents he crash landed into southern Africa where he grew up. Send me a copy! Historical Fiction: 'The Gentlemen Go By' is Elizabeth Housden's first foray in to Historical Fiction. The date is 1788 – the year before the French Revolution that spells the end for many a French aristocrat. Tension is permanently in the air and France will soon be changed forever. Send me a copy! Non-Fiction: Another Urbane book. Brought together for the first time by leading educationalist Lesley P.Stagg, the international contributors to this book offer a multitude of new and original thoughts on International Mindedness, thoughts embracing practical ideas ready to adapt to different situations, as well as the theoretical philosophies which underpin key practice. Send Me a Copy... Sci-Fi: In the first of the Col Sec series we are introduced to Kurt Stryder, a man who is changed beyond his wildest imaginings due to a program he volunteered for. A program he was told could change the military forever. We journey with him to face his destiny and where he has to decide whether to be a pawn of the government or a Ronin. Send me a copy!   Share Tweet Forward +1 Share Website Email Facebook Twitter Instagram Tumblr Google Plus Pinterest Copyright © 2014 Authoramp, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email as a trusted contact in the world of book blogging and reviewing Our mailing address is: Authoramp 23 New Mount Street Manchester, Greater Manchester M4 4DE United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences