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Dadland

A Journey into Uncharted Territory

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Keggie Carew grew up in the gravitational field of an unorthodox father who lived on his wits and dazzling charm. As his memory begins to fail, she embarks on a quest to unravel his story, and soon finds herself in a far more consuming place than she had bargained for.

Tom Carew was a maverick, a left-handed stutterer, a law unto himself. As a member of an elite SOE unit he was parachuted behind enemy lines to raise guerrilla resistance in France, then Burma, in the Second World War. But his wartime exploits are only the start of it....

is a manhunt. Keggie takes us on a spellbinding journey, in peace and war, into surprising and shady corners of history, her rackety English childhood, the poignant breakdown of her family, the corridors of dementia and beyond. As Keggie pieces Tom - and herself - back together again, she celebrates the technicolour life of an impossible, irresistible, unstoppable man.

Foreword and afterword read by the author.

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©2016 Keggie Carew (P)2016 Random House Audiobooks Alzheimer's & Dementia Military Physical Illness & Disease Relationships War Heartfelt Inspiring Alzheimer's Disease
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I loved this book. What a well documented family making for an interesting listen. The descriptions transported me everywhere and the narration was the best I’ve ever heard. I’m just sad it’s finished. Highly recommend.

Excellent

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Loved the story and wish I had met Tom. The background on the history of the Jedburghs was amazing too. A beautiful book.

A poignant story about Jedburghs and dementia

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love it. awesome story. very well researched! Very interesting account of a families battle with dementia whilst simultaneously the family try to find their loved ones past

harrowing and we'll written

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What made the experience of listening to Dadland the most enjoyable?

The unfolding story of dementia told with regret together with the discovery of Dad's past told with enthusiasm and excitement.

Interweaves brilliantly the past and present

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Loved it all. Great life, fondly remembered and recalled. Thanks to the author for the book.

Excellent.

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