Kenya's Northern Frontier and Far Beyond: Memoirs of a District Officer

A fascinating and positive read about the unexpected twists and turns that came the way of the author in his life. His eclectic upbringing by two slightly eccentric spinster sisters after his adoption from a home for unwanted children is fascinating, as is his reunion with his siblings many years later. His linguistic abilities facilitated the start of his life's adventures abroad, initially in the Somaliland Scouts as part of his national service. This sincere and sympathetic account of the local peoples he met and worked with in Kenya, Aden and Hong Kong show him to be a principled and sensitive colonial officer working at incredibly difficult times. His story is enriched further by a love story and happy retirement.It is well written and has all the ingredients of a good read. I cannot recommend it enough!- Kate

A book which shows a way of life that is now firmly confined to the history books... a life full of variety, service and genuinely trying to help others. Recommended