Page 4 - The Spirit of Christmas 1940
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Foreword


             The Spirit of Christmas 1940 has actually been played out in
           my mind so many times in varying formats.  Believe it or not, it
           actually started out life as a musical.  Many songs were written to
           carry the story through but the more and more I wrote, the more
           the story became a Christmas tale that needed to be written as a
           book.


             I cannot begin to tell you the amount of influences that have
           driven me to write this book.  From a long and difficult military
           career, to a deep interest of war-time Britain.  There is even a hint
           of Mr Dickens there, not that I would ever compare myself to the
           great man.

             Setting the story at the time of the Blitz gave me a unique
           opportunity to develop a hidden story of everyday folk in one of
           the most testing times our country has ever seen.  I hope it pays
           homage to those brave, resiliant soles who refused to let a bully
           dictate their way of life.


             Of course, there is a strong ficticious element as you will soon
           see but I have endevoured to keep the story accurate for the time
           period.  However, I apologise in advance for any unintentional
           inaccuracies.  But please do bear in mind it is just a story.


             Finally, I would like to thank my wonderful partner for her
           support and encouragement while I wrote our story.  Every man
           needs a rock on which to build his church, Jane has proved time
           and time again to be the foundation for my life’s Cathedral and I
           would like to dedicate this book to her devotion.
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