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From a Clear Blue Sky

Surviving the Mountbatten Bomb

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From a Clear Blue Sky

By: Timothy Knatchbull
Narrated by: Timothy Knatchbull
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August bank holiday weekend, 1979. 14-year-old Timothy Knatchbull was on a boat trip with his family and friends. The IRA bomb that exploded in their boat killed Knatchbull's grandfather, Lord Mountbatten, and other members of the group. This book provides a compelling insight into a dark period of Irish history. But more importantly it reminds us that although tragedy can strike at any moment, the human spirit can recover.©2009 The Honourable Timothy Knatchbull Freedom & Security Grief & Loss Parenting & Families Personal Development Politics & Government True Crime War & Crisis
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This is beautifully written, and somehow, despite everything, it is never mawkish nor self pitying. Tim describes his aristocratic family and their holidays and makes them sound charming and ordinary (in a good way). It's an object lesson in how to avoid self pity and how to survive the physical and mental pain of a bomb which injures you and kills your twin. I felt better for having listened to this and would recommend it to anyone

Tough story, beautifully told

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This was much better than expected. I also really liked the fact it was narrated by the author. It started a little slowly but once Tim started to describe the bombing and it's aftermath, it was incredibly moving. He went on to talk about the issues he faced having lost his brother. In the final section he returns to Ireland to meet those who helped his family and also to learn more about the trial of those accused. I knew very little about the troubles in Ireland and this book gives enough historical context for you to understand the times, without it being a history lesson. It's a very personal and moving story.

Emotional true story

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If you could sum up From a Clear Blue Sky in three words, what would they be?

Candid Heartbreaking Senseless

What was one of the most memorable moments of From a Clear Blue Sky?

The courage of the survivors of this terrorist attack,and the dignity and support of family and medical personnel.

What about Timothy Knatchbull’s performance did you like?

His well explained comprehension of Ireland,its politics,people and history.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

A triumph of good over evil.

Any additional comments?

A powerful victims story on a sad day in Anglo Irish history,and there have been more than a few of those.One is left in awed admiration of Timothy Knatchbull for his personal courage and ability not to let the bitterness destroy him.

Stunning story from a survivor of terror

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A book of huge courage and generosity. Fascinating from an intimate, human level and a larger historical perspective.

A wonderful book

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This book is about one man comming to terms with the loss of significant family members (this family happens to be Lord Mountbatten's) it is told by his twin grandson who survived the bombing and explores the loss and affects of those loses (one of whom is his twin brother) on himself and the undercurrents and politics that surround the incident . I listened to this book from beginning to end in one sitting! Excellent would highly recommend.

Excellent informative listen .

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